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My Blind Date with Faith, God and Mickey Mouse. | Mairead Loughran Ryan | TEDxBlack Mountain
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-06 15:25
[Music] [Applause] Do we really need the cross to believe or Mickey Mouse to dream. or is the faith that we're all looking for in the space in between. I want to take you back to the scene of 2018 where everybody is booking their end of year school finale trips to the usual places.AAOF Santa Ponza, you get the gist. Well, I signed up to go on a trip with my local youth club because leaving school wanted to be sensible. They mentioned Disneyland Paris and I was completely sold.I thought, I'm ticking the buck ...
3 Great American Growth Stocks to Buy This July
The Motley Fool· 2025-07-05 12:00
Group 1: Walt Disney (DIS) - Disney has been a leading name in family entertainment for a century, but its stock has struggled due to a slow transition to streaming [4] - The company is now on better footing, with profitable and growing streaming services, expecting double-digit operating income growth in the entertainment segment and 18% growth in sports for the current fiscal year [5][6] - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 32% year over year to $3.22, and operating income in entertainment rose 79% to $2.96 billion [6] - Disney's direct-to-consumer segment turned a $91 million loss into a $629 million profit, and the company is preparing to launch its ESPN streaming app [7] - The theme park business remains strong, with plans to add a new park in Dubai, indicating potential for stock price growth [8] Group 2: e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) - e.l.f. Beauty is becoming the preferred mass cosmetics brand in the U.S., reporting growth despite a challenging macroeconomic environment [10] - The company appeals to younger consumers through eco-conscious branding, diversity campaigns, and low prices, gaining market share while competitors decline [11][13] - e.l.f. holds the No. 1 spot in color cosmetics unit share, with a 23% increase in fiscal 2025, and a 24% year-over-year increase in dollar share [13] - The company is investing in skincare and expanding its retail presence, including the acquisition of the Rhode brand [14] - Despite a 37% decline in stock over the past year, it is now seen as a buying opportunity at 28 times forward one-year earnings [15] Group 3: Dutch Bros (BROS) - Dutch Bros is an emerging player in the drive-thru coffee market, with 1,012 locations across 18 states and plans to reach 2,029 shops by 2029 [16] - The company reported a 29% year-over-year revenue growth last quarter, with same-shop sales growth of 4.7% in Q1 [17] - Dutch Bros offers a diverse menu beyond coffee, including lemonades and energy drinks, and is testing food options to enhance sales [18] - The company is profitable, with net income rising to $22.5 million last quarter, indicating effective growth strategy execution [19] - The stock has increased over 50% in the past year, trading at a price-to-sales multiple of 5.5, suggesting a promising investment opportunity as it expands [20]