McDonald's social engagement, delivery data is golden as is heads to earnings Digital media could be a double-edged sword for McDonalds - yes, its social engagement metrics are headed in the right direction, and third-party delivery apps only beef up its profile ahead of earnings. James Mattone 7.25.19 2:34 PM
Hiring data may have tipped off Ford's Chicago plant move as it continues shift to SUVs Ford disappointed investors with its most recent earnings report, but seeing a return to SUV sales - and in a market where auto financing is expected to get cheaper - should still be viewed as a positive by investors. James Mattone 7.25.19 1:22 PM
What Jollibee's Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf acquisition means for the American Coffee Wars Jollibee might have to get its stinger ready: its Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf acquisition puts it in a piping hot global coffee war, especially in Los Angeles. James Mattone 7.24.19 6:34 PM
Job listings, app ratings data gives Expedia clear skies ahead of earnings An expected EPS of $1.69, job openings up 62%, not a single app rated below 4.5 stars... Expedia looks like it is cruising into its Q2 earnings call tomorrow. James Mattone 7.24.19 2:48 PM
Apple hiring is up 22%, but way down in China as tariffs loom Since April 2019, hiring at Apple increased by 22% in what is the steepest hiring spree we've seen the company go on since 2018. But as it does this, it's cutting back in China. Joshua Fruhlinger 7.23.19 6:16 PM
Brian Niccol's Taco Bell-ization of Chipotle results in positive trends for the fast-casual joint Chipotle Mexican Grill may have virtually invented the fast-casual space, but it's now making efficiencies and price moves that look a lot more like fast food. Joshua Fruhlinger 7.22.19 7:11 PM