MGM: The Wait is Almost Over

On the surface, MGM Resorts (MGM) reported 1Q19 results in line with Wall Street expectations.  However, the composition of the results is troubling investors.  Regional casinos in the US did well.  Macau showed hoped for improvement assisted by high hold at the tables.  Las Vegas fell short on EBITDA.  Given that the narrative on MGM […]

Alphabet Revenue Growth Decelerates

Alphabet (GOOG/GOOGL) reported disappointing 1Q19 earnings driven by across the board weakness in revenue trends relative to expectations.  We have noted in past earnings recaps that Alphabet was holding consistently to 20% plus revenue growth despite the company’s massive size and market share.  1Q19 saw revenue growth in the upper teens, well below expectations for […]