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Posts by: Steve Birenberg

Still Pays to Wait on CBS

Despite reporting another solid quarter in line with Wall Street expectations, CBS shares remain in a tough spot.  The shares trade at 9X 2019 estimated earnings, barely more than half…

Apple Shows Potential to Ripen

Apple (AAPL) reported weak but better than expected 2Q19 results and 3Q19 guidance.  Revenues fell -5% for the second consecutive quarter.  Operating profit fell -15% after declining -10% last quarter. …

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…

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…