Posts by: Steve Birenberg
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) reported disappointing quarterly results with revenue, earnings, and guidance all worse than expected. The shortfall in the fourth quarter was driven by unfavorable foreign exchange rates…
Disney (DIS) reported excellent December quarter earnings driven the massive success of Star Wars. Star Wars not only drove the studio but also boosted consumer product sales. Theme parks also…
Facebook (FB) is a new buy for Northlake clients. The social networking giant operates its original namesake product, as well as other widely used and fast-growing services including Instagram, Messenger,…
Alphabet (GOOG/GOOGL) reported excellent 4Q15 results. Revenue trends accelerated for the second consecutive quarter and operating profit margins expanded. It appears that Google is finally benefitting from the transition to…
Northlake’s Market Cap model flipped from Mid Cap to Large Cap for February. As a result, client positions in mid cap were sold and the proceeds reinvested into the large…
Apple reported December quarter results in line with recently lowered Wall Street expectations. A much greater focus for investors was guidance for the current quarter. Apple released guidance that was…
Northlake’s Style model flipped back growth to start 2016 after spending just one month at neutral to end 2015. As a result, client positions in the Russell 1000 Value (IWD)…
Northlake’s Style model shifted from favoring growth to a neutral reading for December. As a result, one half of client positions in the Russell 1000 Growth (IWF) were sold and…
CBS reported a mixed quarter against low expectations. The highlight of the quarter is the company is returning to growth on the operating income line with a big accelerating ahead…
Disney (DIS) reported better than expected 4Q15 earnings, a great relief to investors following the controversial 3Q 15 report in August that send DIS and other media stocks into a…
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