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Danger Zone
December 10, 20190Comments

Big Tech Leads Decline in Core Earnings

Reported earnings have not been this overstated, relative to core earnings, for the Tech sector since the Tech bubble.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Danger Zone Podcast
December 10, 20190Comments

Podcast: Why The Technology Sector is in the Danger Zone

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this week: Big Tech Leads Decline in Core Earnings.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 2, 20190Comments

This Cash Cow Still Has Upside

This firm has successfully adapted to numerous technological changes over its 150+ years of existence, and investors are underrating its resilience.
by Sam McBride
June 17, 20192Comments

Is Slack’s Expected Valuation Spot On?

Slack has impressive growth numbers and some real competitive advantages, but it also faces significant competition as it expands the breadth of its offerings.
by Sam McBride
April 23, 20190Comments

See Us on CNBC Talking Snap

We joined CNBC on Tuesday, April 23 to discuss Snap’s earnings, the competitive challenges it faces, and its valuation.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
April 16, 20190Comments

Pre-IPO Coverage: Pinterest (PINS)

This report aims to help investors sort through Pinterest’s financial filings to understand the fundamentals and valuation of this IPO.
by Sam McBride
April 16, 20190Comments

Big Tech Still Dominates Economic Earnings Growth

GAAP earnings don’t just mislead investors about the amount of growth in 2018, they also present a misleading picture of the breadth of earnings growth.
by Sam McBride
February 8, 20190Comments

Position Close Update: Snap, Inc. (SNAP)

With the market willing to reward such a poor quarter we’ve decided to take our gains and close our position.
by Sam McBride
September 13, 20180Comments

Snapchat Shows the Problems with “Visionary” Founders and Dual Class Share Structures

With no mechanism to hold CEO Evan Spiegel accountable for his missteps, Snap’s investors can only watch the company’s ongoing struggles with frustration.
by Sam McBride
August 13, 20180Comments

Bursting SNAP’s (Micro) Bubble

Many of the issues that plagued Snap at IPO have only gotten worse and as a result, Snap Inc., and its micro-bubble, is already in our Focus List – Short Model Portfolio, and once again back in the Danger Zone.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
May 9, 20180Comments

Turning Challenge Into Opportunity

The market has failed to recognize the resilience and strength of this business, and the stock’s valuation implies a permanent decline in profits based on a misunderstanding of the trajectory of the business.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
April 16, 20180Comments

Overstated Profits Can’t Even Justify this Stock’s Valuation

This firm’s lack of resources (relative to competitors) and low profitability make the expectations baked into the stock price look overly optimistic.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
February 15, 20180Comments

Now’s the Time to Buy This Discounted Tech Giant

This company has an unprecedented history of growth and profitability, along with a well-deserved reputation as one of the most advanced and innovative companies in the world.
by Sam McBride
New Constructs Data
January 26, 20181Comments

AI Has a Big (Data) Problem (3 of 5)

We are awash in an ocean of data that grows bigger by the second. And it’s a complete and utter mess.
by Sam McBride
New Constructs
November 1, 20170Comments

See Us on CNBC Talking Facebook at 3:30ET Today

Learn more on Wednesday, November 1 at 3:30 ET when New Constructs CEO, David Trainer, joins CNBC’s Closing Bell to discuss Facebook’s business and the upside in its stock.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
March 20, 20170Comments

Danger Zone: LivePerson Inc. (LPSN)

This Danger Zone pick has seen its profitability decline as new competition has entered the scene. As the market commoditized, this firm’s negative margins and limited service offering undermined its ability to compete.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
March 13, 20170Comments

Danger Zone: Pandora Media (P)

We think the ship has sailed on this business, but the stock is still pricing in huge improvements in profitability and market share. Pandora Media (P) is in the Danger Zone this week.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
March 1, 20174Comments

Will Investors Look Past Snap’s Hype?

When SNAP first filed for IPO, there was a lot of hype and the original $25 billion valuation quickly fell to $22.5 billion. Is the market so hungry for another tech IPO that it will overlook the dismal fundamentals and nosebleed valuation of SNAP?
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
February 6, 20174Comments

Danger Zone: Snap Inc. (SNAP)

Snap is in the Danger Zone this week given its negative profitability, nosebleed valuation, and questionable disclosure practices.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 6, 20160Comments

Why Suitors Are Leaving Twitter at the Altar – Danger Zone

Today’s news that Alphabet, Apple, and Disney are unlikely to bid for Twitter should come as no surprise. We think these companies (and many investors) are doing the same work we have done and simply cannot stomach paying anywhere close to Twitter’s current price.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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