Growth Begins to Accelerate at Liberty Global

As we hoped, Liberty Global (LBTYK) reported a modest improvement in its revenue and EBITDA growth rates for 3Q16.  Revenue adjusted for foreign exchange, merger activity, and other one-time items grew 2% and EBITDA gained 3%.  EBITDA excluding the Netherlands (soon to be part of a joint venture) grew a more impressive 5%.  A variety […]

Activision Blizzard Reports a Solid Quarter

Activision Blizzard (ATVI) reported good quarterly results that beat investor expectations, while raising guidance for the fourth quarter. The stock reacted with a mild selloff, as the increased fourth quarter guidance did not quite meet Street expectations. Aside from the slightly conservative fourth quarter guidance, ATVI appears to be on track to benefit from several […]

MGM Resorts Reports Outstanding Quarter

MGM Resorts (MGM) reported its best quarter in a strong run of growth for the company and upside surprises to Wall Street estimates.  When Northlake bought MGM for clients earlier this year, our investment thesis was based on strong management, unappreciated strength in Las Vegas, upside at soon to open regional gaming properties in the […]

Another Good Quarter at CBS

CBS reported another solid quarter, supporting our view that it is among the best positioned traditional media companies in a challenging landscape as viewers use different devices to watch TV and new entrants like Netflix offer alternative viewing options.  With the exception of Time Warner, which is being bought by AT&T, CBS has been the […]