September 29, 20160Comments

Podcast: Why Zoe’s Kitchen Is In The Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and MarketWatch to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Danger Zone: Zoe's Kitchen (ZOES).

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 28, 20161Comments

“New Constructs Snags Distribution Deals With Big Names”

On Tuesday (9/27/16), Geert De Lombaerde of Nashville Post featured our recent partnerships with firms such as Scottrade and Thomson Reuters.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 26, 20162Comments

The Fed Is Irrelevant: Low Interest Rates Are the New Normal

It’s time to consider a new paradigm for interest rates – a paradigm where treasury rates remain ultra low and riskier investments are priced by a decentralized market instead of a central bank.

by Sam McBride

September 26, 20160Comments

“Scottrade Offers Investors New Constructs Research” – Barron’s

On Saturday, Barron’s featured New Constructs' recent partnership with Scottrade.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 26, 20162Comments

Danger Zone: Zoe’s Kitchen (ZOES)

Declining economic earnings, weak competitive position, and an overvalued stock land Zoe’s Kitchen (ZOES) in the Danger Zone this week.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 23, 20164Comments

What’s The Problem With Non-GAAP Earnings?

Non-GAAP earnings are back in the crosshairs. 15 years after the Enron scandal first prompted the SEC to create rules for non-GAAP metrics, the proliferation of these pro forma results have led to renewed scrutiny.

by Sam McBride

September 23, 20160Comments

Long Idea: Amerisafe (AMSF)

Impressive profit growth, prudent underwriting, and an undervalued share price have earned Amerisafe (AMSF: $61/share) a spot on September’s Most Attractive Stocks list and make it this week’s Long Idea.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 22, 20163Comments

How The Internet Economy Killed Inflation

The internet economy may be in the early stages of transforming our daily lives, but it’s already wreaking havoc on economic policy. As mentioned at the top of this piece, the Fed cannot manage to hit its 2% inflation target no matter how hard it tries, so maybe it should stop trying.

by Sam McBride

September 22, 20160Comments

New Stocks on Exec Comp & ROIC Model Portfolio: September 2016

Our Exec Comp Aligned With ROIC Model Portfolio (+0.7%) outperformed the S&P 500 (-2.3%) last month. The best performing stock in the portfolio was Francesca’s Holdings (FRAN), which was up 8%.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 22, 20160Comments

Podcast: Why Netflix Is In The Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and MarketWatch.com to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Netflix: Is The Music Slowing Down?

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 19, 20160Comments

Netflix: Is the Music Slowing Down?

Issues include: unprofitable international expansion, dwindling competitive advantages, and a sky-high stock valuation. For a long time, the market has largely ignored these concerns. When investors finally accept the truth about this company and stock, Netflix (NFLX) could be in for a big sell-off.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 15, 20160Comments

Thomson Reuters Bolsters Wealth Management Offerings with New Constructs

New Constructs is proud to announce our new relationship with Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of news and information for professional markets.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 15, 20160Comments

Integrity Research Features Success of Our Scottrade Partnership

Integrity Research, advisor to the world’s largest investment managers, featured Scottrade clients’ rapid adoption of New Constructs’ research. Here are key highlights of the Integrity report

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 15, 20160Comments

Exec Comp Aligned With ROIC Model Portfolio: September 2016

Platinum Members and higher can access September's Executive Compensation Aligned With ROIC Model Portfolio as of Thursday, September 15.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 14, 20161Comments

Long Idea: Williams-Sonoma (WSM)

With a strong and growing e-commerce presence, history of profit growth, and an undervalued share price, Williams-Sonoma (WSM) is this week’s Long Idea.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 14, 20160Comments

New Stocks on Most Attractive and Most Dangerous Lists: September 2016

Our Most Attractive Stocks (+2.6%) outperformed the S&P 500 (+1.0%) last month and our Most Dangerous Stocks (+1.8%) underperformed the S&P 500 (1.0%) last month.

by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA

September 12, 20162Comments

Partnership with Scottrade Enjoys Huge Launch Success

As of about 5:30CT on August 31st, all Scottrade clients gained free access to New Constructs Gold membership. We think that Scottrade has never seen adoption rates as fast as what they are seeing with New Constructs and their clients.