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Cloud communications platform provider Twilio Inc (NYSE: TWLO) reported fourth-quarter results that came in better than expected, but 2020 guidance has some investors concerned. Here is a summary of how some of the Street's top analysts reacted to the print. The Analysts Wells Fargo analyst...

More people playing video games and increasing numbers of digital downloads, along with the new console launch cycle, make 2020 a good year for the video game industry, a Stephens analyst said Tuesday. In a look at the gaming landscape in the new year, analyst Jeff Cohen said he particularly likes...

Bloomberg reported Monday that Topgolf International, an operator of a party-themed golf driving range, is looking to list itself on a public market at a $4 billion valuation. Topgolf is reportedly working with bankers to plan a potential IPO in 2020, sources told Bloomberg. The company is backed...

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) reported its third-quarter earnings below expectations and lowered its full-year guidance. While this could exert pressure on the stock, analysts remain bullish about the company’s outlook. The Analysts KeyBanc Capital Markets’ Bradley Thomas maintained an...

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) delivered a significant sales beat, a 5% comps increase and an inline bottom-line in its fourth-quarter earnings report. “Starbucks continues to make progress driven by increased customer traffic especially in later dayparts and continues to reach more...

Texas Roadhouse Inc (NASDAQ: TXRH) reported third-quarter results, which was mostly cheered by Street analysts but sparked a debate if investors should buy the stock. Q3 Sizzles Texas Roadhouse's quarter report is highlighted by a "solid" comps beat of 4.4% versus 4.3%, a "...

Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) was in the delivery business before delivery was so cool, and it will withstand the current onslaught of new food delivery companies, analysts said as they kept bullish ratings intact despite mixed third-quarter results. The Analysts Wedbush analyst Nick...

It's the news that many Beyond Meat Inc (NASDAQ: BYND) investors have been waiting for: the company has finally announced a partnership with McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD).  The Analyst  Stephens analyst Will Slabaugh maintained an Overweight rating on McDonald’s with...

AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) shares fell after hours Tuesday after the retailer reported an adjusted EPS and sales miss in the fourth quarter.  Sell-side analysts on Wednesday shrugged off the margin and administrative cost concerns that seemed to spook investors, saying the company is set for...

Olive Garden's parent company Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) reported fiscal first-quarter results which came in mixed versus expectations while some metrics flat out disappointed. Here is a summary of how some of the Street's top analysts reacted to the print and management's...

Shares of Wendys Co (NASDAQ: WEN) lost more than 12% Tuesday after the company announced a nationwide expansion of its breakfast menu and lowered its guidance. Here is a summary of what some of the Street's top analysts are saying. Stephens: The Launch Wendy's will launch nationwide...

Pizza chain Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) invited multiple Street analysts to its "innovation garage" to showcase its technology and innovation initiatives. Morgan Stanley: 4 Takeaways Morgan Stanley analyst John Glass had four takeaways from the event:  Management is...

Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) reported second-quarter results which prompted two analysts to turn bullish on the streaming content provider. Earnings came in at a loss of 8 cents per share, beating estimates by 13 cents. Sales came in at $250.1 million, beating estimates by $25.9 million. The company...

GrubHub Inc (NYSE: GRUB) reported second-quarter results which prompted a sell-off in the stock but at least one Street analyst remains bullish on the mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace company. The Analysts Stephens' Will Slabaugh maintains an Overweight rating on GrubHub with a...

The steakhouse restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse Inc (NASDAQ: TXRH) reported second-quarter results Monday that were highlighted by inline EPS at 63 cents per share and a slight revenue beat at $689.83 million versus expectations of $687.99 million. Wall Street analysts weighed in after the...