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Why Europe is No Magic Bullet For Netflix

The true sign of a bubble stock is when investors see only opportunity without factoring in any of the risk, which is exactly what’s happened with NFLX. With this European expansion, bulls are dreaming of revenue growth and a global streaming giant without factoring in the significant hurdles NFLX faces and the high costs it will incur.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
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Danger Zone: Value Investors

Value investing is a tried and tested approach that has worked wonders for investors in the past. However, in today's world, executing this strategy can be a daunting task, given the complexity of the annual reports that companies file. Even professional investors have a tough time understanding the profitability and valuation of companies due to the lengthy and convoluted filings they receive. With stocks becoming more volatile and earnings estimates less precise, investors could be misled into thinking they're making a wise investment when, in fact, there's another side to the coin they've not seen.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
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Danger Zone: Dunkin Brands Group (DNKN)

DNKN’s illusory growth in accounting earnings has driven the stock up nearly 40% while the S&P 500 is up only about 20% over the past year. Our diligence reveals that while reported earnings are up, DNKN’s economic earnings are in decline. Future growth expectations are overblown as well because the company’s plans to expand outside of the Northeast pit it against formidable, entrenched competitors.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO