Dan Burrows

Dan Burrows

InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Dan Burrows is a veteran of CBS MoneyWatch, DailyFinance, SmartMoney and Dow Jones MarketWatch, and has written for The Wall Street Journal, Consumer Reports and other publications. He favors value investing and writes about asset prices and macroeconomic trends for the long-term investor. He holds no individual securities.

Recent Articles

Gun Stocks Are Set for a Big 2016 (RGR, SWHC)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

From terrorism to mass shootings to the president's executive action, gun stocks are (mostly regrettably) loaded with catalysts.

Fast Food Chains Are Trapped by Their Value Menus (QSR)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

In bad news for investors, chains such as Burger King (QSR), Wendy's (WEN) and McDonald's (MCD) are addicted to margin-busting offerings.

PayPal Holdings Inc Was Wrongly Downgraded to “Sell” (PYPL)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

PayPal Holdings Inc faces a wolf pack of competition, but the competition also has to face PYPL -- and it has some distinct advantages.

3 Stocks You Should Avoid Like the Plague in 2016

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

After a terrible 2015, some companies can turn it around -- but not all, and among stocks to avoid in 2016 are SHLD, CAT and GRPN.

Warren Buffett’s Still Got It (BRK.B)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

A bad year for Berkshire Hathaway doesn't mean that Warren Buffett has lost his touch; BRK.B is still a phenomenal choice for the long-term.

10 Biggest Mergers and Acquisitions of 2015

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

2016 was a record year for M&A -- totaling more than $5 trillion. These are the deals that led the way.

Costs, Competitors Fog the Picture for Netflix (NFLX)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Bears worry what expensive expansion plans and pressure from rivals will do to Netflix (NFLX) earnings. They shouldn't be too concerned.

Amazon Stock Is a Staggering Buy for 2016 (AMZN)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

Amazon Prime had a phenomenally successful holiday season, solidifying the bull case on AMZN stock.

2016 Outlook: PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

As a large-cap tech stock with a solid growth profile, PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) will be popular in the new year.

The Top 10 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks for December

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer

The highest paying dividend stocks in the benchmark index yield anywhere from 6% to 12%.

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