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Danger Zone

August 27, 20150Comments

David Trainer Discusses Why Wall Street Analysts Are 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: Wall Street analysts.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 25, 20150Comments

Wall Street Analysts Find Themselves in the Danger Zone

The cat is out of the bag. CFOs admit that they manipulate accounting rules to “misrepresent earnings”. They also say that Wall Street analysts play along. This week we’re putting Wall Street analysts in the Danger Zone.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 20, 20150Comments

David Trainer Shines Light on Why SolarCity 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: SolarCity (SCTY).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 18, 20153Comments

SolarCity’s Light Is Fading Fast

SolarCity Corp (SCTY: $50/share) wants to change the way Americans obtain electricity. So far, this goal has been extremely unprofitable, and the future profit outlook remains clouded.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 12, 20150Comments

IPO Accounting and The Risks Investors Face

In this special report, we go over how IPO companies are able to artificially boost their bottom line, the dangers it presents to investors, and the five companies most at risk of seeing their valuations decline due to stock options.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 11, 20150Comments

David Trainer Discusses Why Planet Fitness Fits 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: Planet Fitness (PLNT).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 6, 20150Comments

David Trainer Discusses Why IPO Investors Are 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: IPO Investors.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 5, 20150Comments

Planet Fitness: Not As Fit As It Appears

As with most IPO’s, Planet Fitness (PLNT), home of the $10-a-month gym membership, is going public at a time when business is booming and sentiment is strong. The stock gets our Neutral rating, and we advise caution when considering this IPO for the following reasons.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 4, 20150Comments

What’s Behind Apple’s Recent Selloff?

New Constructs CEO David Trainer appeared on CNBC's Closing Bell this afternoon to talk about the future potential of Apple.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
August 4, 20150Comments

Are You Aware of the Danger Hidden Within IPOs?

Warning of tech-bubble-like overvaluation in the IPO market, we’ve previously put recent IPO companies Wayfair, Box, and GoDaddy in the Danger Zone. This week we’re turning the tables and putting IPO investors in the Danger Zone as we reveal many of the hidden dangers of IPO investing today.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 30, 20150Comments

Kyle Guske II Discusses Why Investors Should Avoid CWSVX

Analyst Kyle Guske II sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and MarketWatch.com to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Chartwell Small Cap Value Fund (CWSVX).
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 28, 20150Comments

A Small Cap Fund You Should Avoid

CWSVX, effectively the worst fund in the worst style, is in the Danger Zone this week for a number of reasons.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
July 24, 20150Comments

David Trainer Discusses Why Small Cap Investors Belong 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: Small Cap Investment Style.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
New Constructs
July 20, 20150Comments

The Small Cap Style is No Place to Be

We’ve previously put the Small Cap Blend style in the Danger Zone, and the time has come to take a look at the entire Small Cap style.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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
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