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Danger Zone

July 16, 20150Comments

David Trainer Discusses Recent Danger Zone Stock Speedway Motorsports

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and MarketWatch.com to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Speedway Motorsports (TRK).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 13, 20150Comments

Speedway Motorsports is Stuck in Reverse

As the owner and operator of eight racing facilities, Speedway Motorsports' (TRK) business is heavily tied to the popularity of racing, particularly NASCAR. Shrinking revenues, large fixed costs, and an overall decline in NASCAR attendance have Speedway Motorsports crashing into the Danger Zone this week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 9, 20150Comments

David Trainer Discusses Why Splunk Belongs 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: Splunk (SPLK).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 7, 20153Comments

Ignore the Hype: Splunk Remains Overvalued

In early 2012, Splunk Inc. burst onto the scene with one of the biggest IPOs of the year. Since then, the stock price has ridden the hype and is up more than 320%. This price increase should raise serious concerns for astute investors.
by Max Lee
June 26, 20150Comments

David Trainer Discusses the Problems Facing Demandware

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and MarketWatch.com to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Demandware (DWRE).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 23, 20150Comments

High Revenue Growth Masks Problems at Demandware

Demandware IPO’d in 2012 based on plans to create shareholder value by providing e-commerce platforms for retailers and brands worldwide. So far, the plan is not working as the company’s profits have declined. Paradoxically, the stock price has climbed over 140% since its IPO. The stock is dangerously overvalued and earns a place in the Danger Zone this week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 11, 20150Comments

David Trainer Discusses Why Groupon Landed 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: Groupon (GRPN).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 9, 20152Comments

No Deal to Be Had With Groupon Shares

Groupon went public in late 2011 with hopes of revolutionizing the way consumers interacted with merchants. GRPN shares have since fallen over 75%, and we believe they will fall further.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 4, 20150Comments

David Trainer on How Options Destroy Shareholder Value

In this extended podcast, CEO David Trainer will explain exactly how options affect shareholder value.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 3, 20150Comments

David Trainer Discusses Why Twitter Belongs 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: Twitter (TWTR).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 1, 20152Comments

No Hashtag Needed: Twitter’s Issues Worsen

Twitter went public in late 2013 touting excellent customer growth, equally impressive revenue growth, and the potential to be the “next big thing.” The stock has much farther to fall and earns a place in the Danger Zone this week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
May 26, 20150Comments

Why One Investment Style Falls Below the Rest

This week, ETFs and mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend investment style are in the Danger Zone. The Small Cap Blend style ranks last out of the 12 styles as detailed in our 2Q15 Style Ratings report.
by Andre Rouillard
SAMVX
May 18, 20150Comments

Why You Can’t Judge a Fund by its Cover

This week we’re putting RidgeWorth Mid Cap Value Fund (SAMVX), which has $4.6 billion in assets under management, in the Danger Zone for the number of ways in which it misleads investors.
by Andre Rouillard
May 13, 20150Comments

Why Intersil is the Bottom of the Barrel of Chipmaker Stocks

Intersil designs and develops power management and precision analog integrated circuits. The industry continues to grow rapidly and there are new uses emerging for these products on an almost daily basis. But not all semiconductor stocks are the same. This week we’re focusing on a company that is struggling to survive in this competitive industry
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
May 11, 20150Comments

A Company Stuck at the Bottom of its Industry

The semiconductor industry continues to grow rapidly and there are new uses emerging for these products on an almost daily basis. But not all semiconductor stocks are the same. This week we’re focusing on a company that is struggling to survive in this competitive industry.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
May 8, 20150Comments

Netflix Upgrade Draws Analyst Ridicule

David Trainer discusses his thoughts regarding a recent article published about Netflix, comments by an analyst at Wedbush Securities, as well as the entire sell-side analyst's upside down view on risk.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Sonic automotive
May 4, 20150Comments

Don’t Bet on Rising Auto Sales With This Stock

Investors may be tempted to follow in Buffett’s footsteps by making a similar bet on the United States’ rebounding auto sales and low gas prices — but we don’t think the famous “rising tide lifts all boats” analogy applies here.
by Andre Rouillard
briggs and stratton
April 27, 20151Comments

How Can an Industry’s Leading Company Also Be Its Worst Stock?

While investors have been busy paying attention to this company’s EPS, they have been ignoring two realities: that this company has become significantly less profitable as its stock price has risen, and that the company’s management team has failed consistently on several counts.
by Andre Rouillard
April 27, 20150Comments

Netflix Remains a Risky Investment

New Constructs CEO David Trainer discusses his valuation of Netflix and the concept of risk versus market expectations.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
energy
April 22, 20150Comments

Why We’re Cautious About the Energy Sector

The Energy sector ranks dead last out of all 10 sectors in our most recent 2Q15 sector ratings report. This is because 67% of Energy ETFs and mutual funds earn our Dangerous or Very Dangerous ratings.
by Andre Rouillard
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