Disciplined Growth Continues at Alphabet

Alphabet (GOOGL) reported good fourth quarter and full year results to close out 2016. GOOGL beat sales estimates, but missed EPS targets due to a one-time equipment write-off and a higher than expected tax rate. The core Search business continued to perform well, with paid clicks growing 36% year-over-year compared to estimates of 27% growth. […]

Selling ClubCorp as it Explores Stategic Alternatives

In Northlake’s yearend letter, we stated “Admittedly, we have been too patient with ClubCorp.  However, with oil prices rebounding and golf rounds played rising for the first time in several years, we feel if the stock is going to work it should do so as we approach the 2017 golf season.”  Lo and behold, it […]

Change to Begin 2017 for Northlake’s Models

Both of Northlake’s models changed signals to begin 2017.  The Market Cap model is now recommending small cap after spending eight months at mid cap. The Style model is still recommending value but as a result of the new small cap signal, value exposure will shift from large cap value to small cap value.  The […]