MGM Resorts Overcoming Short Term Pain for Long Term Gain

Third quarter results at MGM Resorts International (MGM) were above expectations, largely due to a boost from two massively popular boxing events during the prior three months. MGM also benefited from slightly above average luck on gaming profits. The strong results were offset by disappointing guidance for the fourth quarter after MGM experienced elevated reservation […]

Facebook Demonstrates Continued Expense Discipline and Rapid Growth

Facebook (FB) reported very strong 3Q17 results with both sales and earnings substantially better than expected, largely driven by lower than expected expenses for the second straight quarter. The company has now spent less than their initial annual expense guidance for the past two years, demonstrating operational discipline even while investing for growth. FB noted […]

Is the Bottom In for TV Stocks?

TV stocks have had a good rally in the past week for the first time since May.  Among Northlake positions, this includes Disney (DIS), CBS Corporation (CBS), and Nexstar Media Group (NXST).  Each has rallied between 5-10% off of at or near 2017 lows.  The challenges facing TV have metastasized this year.  The issues are […]