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September 14, 20170Comments

Alpha-generating Forensic Accounting Examples

New Constructs’ proprietary forensic accounting research empowers investors to identify alpha-generating investment ideas more efficiently than traditional manual approaches. This report highlights investment ideas based on insights our research technology automatically provides on a firm’s true return on invested capital (ROIC) and economic earnings.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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September 14, 20170Comments

New Feature: More Details for ETF Ratings

Clients can now view the “Investment Recommendation Summary” and the “Rating History” for all ETFs under coverage.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
September 14, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why Lion’s Gate Entertainment Is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Lion's Gate Entertainment (LGF.A)
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
September 12, 20170Comments

United Technologies Overpaid for Rockwell Collins

Simply put, the price UTX will pay for this acquisition – which comes to ~$33 billion when accounting for all forms of debt and unfunded pension liabilities – makes it almost impossible for the deal to create long-term value for shareholders.
by Sam McBride
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September 12, 20170Comments

New Stocks in Most Attractive/Most Dangerous: September 2017

Our Most Attractive Stocks (-3.6%) underperformed the S&P 500 (-0.6%) and our Most Dangerous Stocks (-2.0%) outperformed the S&P 500 (-0.6%) as a short portfolio last month. See two of the additions to this month’s model portfolio.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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September 11, 20170Comments

This Diamond Still Shines in the Rough Retail Sector

This firm has proven its ability to succeed in a market where many competitors are fighting for survival. The firm’s efficient distribution of off-price luxury brands to value conscious consumers has proven to be a resilient strategy during the current period of retail disruption.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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September 8, 20170Comments

ICYMI: Most Attractive & Most Dangerous Stocks Update, Earnings “Recovery” Still an Illusion & Special Offer

Here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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September 7, 20170Comments

New Stocks in August’s Dividend Growth Model Portfolio

The portfolio's best-performing stocks last month were large cap stocks Red Electrica Corporacion SA (RDEIY) and The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX), which were up 6% and 4%, respectively. Get a look at one of the new stocks in August’s Model Portfolio.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Earnings Recovery Illusion
September 7, 20170Comments

The Earnings Recovery Remains an Illusion

Our analysis of the latest 10-K and 10-Q filings for the S&P 500 shows that the GAAP earnings growth in the market has not translated to an increase in economic earnings.
by Sam McBride
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September 7, 20172Comments

Most Attractive Stocks Model Portfolio: September 2017

Gold Members and higher can access September's 40 Most Attractive Stocks as of Thursday, September 7.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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September 7, 20170Comments

Most Dangerous Stocks Model Portfolio: September 2017

Gold Members and higher can access September's 40 Most Dangerous Stocks as of Thursday, September 7.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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September 1, 20170Comments

ICYMI: Dividend Model Portfolio Updates, Tech Laggard in the Danger Zone, & Long Idea Update

Here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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August 31, 20170Comments

Dividend Growth Stocks Model Portfolio: August 2017

Platinum Members and higher can access July’s Dividend Growth Stocks Model Portfolio as of Thursday, August 31.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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August 31, 20173Comments

Position Update: Knoll, Inc. (KNL)

While our original thesis has proven too optimistic in the short run due to the industry slowdown, we believe KNL remains best positioned to benefit from the expected improvement in 2H17 industry trends.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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August 31, 20170Comments

Podcast: Why Carbonite Is In The Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Carbonite (CARB).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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August 30, 20170Comments

Dividend Yield: Explanation & Calculation

The Dividend Yield represents how much a firm pays in annualized dividends relative to its current share price.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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August 29, 20170Comments

New Stocks on Safest Dividend Yields Model Portfolio: August 2017

Nine new stocks make our Safest Dividend Yield Model Portfolio. Get a free look at one of the additions to this month's portfolio.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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August 29, 20170Comments

Firm Founders Have Moved On; Investors Should Also

Once at the forefront of a new industry, this firm’s product is now commoditized. Attempts to buy its way into a very competitive new market look desperate. The disconnect between high expectations embedded in the stock price and the firm’s weak competitive position pose a significant risk to investors.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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August 25, 20170Comments

ICYMI: Solar Stock Face Off, CNBC Interview, Flawed Business Can Hurt Investors, Model Portfolio Updates & Scheduled Website Maintenance

Here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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August 24, 20170Comments

Position Update: Tenneco Inc. (TEN)

TEN was downgraded to Neutral by our rating system on 8/10/17. Despite the downgrade, we are maintaining our Long recommendation due to expectations for a 2H17 margin recovery and the stock’s low valuation.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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