The Wendy's Co. (WEN)

Now, with retailers and related companies set to report, we likely will see more logs tossed on the fire that is dividend suspensions and quarterly dividend cuts.

Our government made businesses insolvent to conquer a disease it can't conquer, and now solid businesses that could have thrived, that could have been the next Walmart for all we know, are closing.

I wonder which chains may not survive this crisis without having to file for bankruptcy, and whether the crisis will alter the future of company capital structures.

Beef shortages, capital raises, earnings, and a possible proxy fight.

The fast-food chain has seen more aggressive buying of its shares of late.

Spotting a well-positioned dividend-paying restaurant company means you'll want to ensure it has these qualities.

Initiating a position in the burrito restaurant chain requires a bit of caution because of potential supply chain impacts on the company.

The impact of the coronavirus on the cash flow of companies in the restaurant sector is leading to capital-saving moves by several notable names.

Fear is the name of the game here, not reality, and until it abates, all bets are off.

I want you to write down what I always tell you, and post it somewhere where you can see it when you need it: Understand, Identify, Adapt, Overcome, and Maintain.

Here are a number of things that I'm watching now.

Let's review the charts and indicators of WEN.

What I suggest individual investors do is give their portfolios a physical. Like a visit to the doctor.

OPEC forecasts declining demand for OPEC oil, not a decline in global demand. That distinction is key.

What's in focus for Adobe? Anything mentioned around net new Digital Media ARR (annualized recurring revenue)? Any mention here will likely impact the entire cloud.

Disney, Qualcomm and Square are among 75 key reports we are watching.

Traders could look to buy WEN on shallow weakness -- $25 is our price target for now.

Gas station and convenience store real estate investment trust Getty Realty has sped past the woes of earlier this decade, and is now beating consensus estimates on funds from operations and revenues.

The shares may be lower, but still within the framework of visible support.

WEN boosted its quarterly dividend to 12 cents a share, up from 10 cents, continuing its annual streak of modest dividend increases started in 2012.

CEO Penegor talks about positive fundamental developments so let's see if that matches up on the charts.

I think an interested buyer would be wise to wait and see what the analyst community does in reaction to the guidance.

Here's a rare chance to buy into a restaurant chain that's investing heavily for the future.

I could list dozens of opportunities to buy high-quality stocks that are expensive. In each case it's easy to say what the Bernstein analyst said about Costco.

When you get a chance to buy the best of the best stocks down around 10%, that's a gift.

10 favorite stocks from wings, burgers and burritos to donuts, bakery goods, packaged vegetables and sweets.