Bigger Is Not Always Better
Overpriced acquisitions to grow the topline have destroyed shareholder value and exposed this company to significant data security and privacy risks. These issues, combined with an overvalued stock raise red flags.
ICYMI: New Long Idea, Market Outlook Update, Model Portfolio Updates, Wall Street Conflicts Exposed, & Insights on the Largest IPO of 2018
Here’s what happened at New Constructs this past week.
See Us on Real Vision TV Talking Retail’s Revival
David Trainer sat down with Alyona Minkovski of Real Vision TV to talk about our recent Long Idea “Rising from the Ashes to Lead a New Retail Paradigm.”
Featured Stocks in May’s Most Attractive/Most Dangerous Model Portfolios
Our Most Dangerous Stocks outperformed the S&P 500 as a short portfolio last month. See two of the featured stocks from this month’s model portfolios.
Podcast: Why Wall Street Spin is in the Danger Zone
CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Sell Side’s Defense of Certain Underwriting Clients Reeks of Conflict.
Turning Challenge Into Opportunity
The market has failed to recognize the resilience and strength of this business, and the stock’s valuation implies a permanent decline in profits based on a misunderstanding of the trajectory of the business.
Can the Market Grow Into its Valuation?
The good news is that the market’s valuation remains well below its pre-2008 levels. Barring any major negative news (e.g. an oil crisis), we expect to see a relatively flat market for the rest of 2018 as company fundamentals catch up to the gains of last year.
Pre-IPO Coverage: AXA Equitable Holdings (EQH)
Despite its size, EQH has attracted less attention than similarly sized IPO’s. This report aims to help investors sort through the complex financial filings to understand the fundamentals and valuation of this IPO.
Special Offer: Most Attractive Stocks Model Portfolio for only $9.99
Just this month, we’re giving you the Most Attractive Stocks Model Portfolio for only $9.99.
Sell Side’s Defense of Certain Underwriting Clients Reeks of Conflict
This week, we get two more high profile examples of greed for underwriting fees coloring Wall Street analysts’ coverage of previous Danger Zone picks.
Focus List Stocks: Long – Update 5/7/18
We’ve added the following stock to our Focus List – Long Model Portfolio as of May 2, 2018.
Position Close Update: Target Corporation (TGT)
The decline in fundamentals along with what appears to be a weakening competitive position versus Walmart (WMT) and Amazon (AMZN) lead us to close this position.
ICYMI: New Long Idea, Model Portfolio Updates, Navigating Wall Street Conflicts, & the Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds for 2Q18
Here’s what happened at New Constructs this past week.
Most Attractive Stocks Model Portfolio: May 2018
Gold Members and higher can access May’s 40 Most Attractive Stocks as of Thursday, May 3.
Most Dangerous Stocks Model Portfolio: May 2018
Gold Members and higher can access May’s 40 Most Dangerous Stocks as of Thursday, May 3.
Podcast: Why Investors Trusting Wall Street Are in the Danger Zone
CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Investors Who Trust Wall Street.
The “Value” Stock That Traditional Value Investors Can’t See
This stock looks expensive based on traditional metrics, but a look at the true cash flows of the business shows otherwise.
Focus List Stocks: Long – Update 5/2/18
We’ve added the following stock from our Focus List – Long Model Portfolio as of April 25, 2018.
Featured Stocks in April’s Dividend Growth Model Portfolio
Get a look at last month’s top performers and a featured stock from April’s Model Portfolio.
How To Avoid the Worst Style Mutual Funds 2Q18
The large number of mutual funds has little to do with serving investors’ best interests. Here are three red flags investors can use to avoid the worst mutual funds.