SBS Broadcasting Reports Another Good Quarter

I had to jump in a car to head East on some college visits with my son and didn’t get a chance to provide some color on the SBS Broadcasting (SBTV) conference call that took place on July 28th. As the call started at 10 a.m. ET, the shares were down sharply by almost $3. […]

SBS Broadcasting Reports on 7/28

SBS Broadcasting (SBTV) reports after the close tomorrow followed by a Friday morning conference call. I remain long SBTV and expect another strong earnings report. The shares look very attractive and are my #1 pick in media at the moment. SBTV’s 1Q05 earnings report was very strong. However, despite repeated leading questions from analysts the […]

Taking Partial Profits in Motorola

With Motorola shares breaking through $20 based on a favorable cover story in this weekend’s Barron’s and in anticipation of the company’s analyst meeting which starts this evening, I reduced holdings for most clients this morning. Similar to the partial sale made in Sears Holding a few weeks ago, this sale is all about maintaining […]

Another Strong Quarter For Motorola

As you know, I am a daily contributor to StreetInsight.com, one of the sites operated by the Street.com. Among other things I do for them, I provide live commentary on conference calls. In the extended comments section available to subscribers is my commentary on MOT’s latest quarter including pre call thoughts and the live comments […]

Motorola Reports Tonight

Motorola (MOT) reports tonight after the close. Wall Street Insight estimates have been rising steadily throughout the quarter and are well ahead of the guidance provided by management on the 1Q05 earnings call. Earnings are projected at 25 cents on revenues of $8.55 billion. The estimate is up from 22 cents three months ago. Other […]

Positive Comments on DVDs from Fox is Good News for Lions Gate

Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF) rebounded nicely on Friday, up almost 5%, and gained further on Tuesday. Since June 30, the shares have suffered a one-two punch from weaker-than-expected EBITDA guidance for 2H05 and issues in the DVD market raised by shortfalls at Pixar (PIXR) and DreamWorks Animation (DWA). The rebound that began Friday may be […]

Apple Shines

Apple (AAPL) shares were trading up sharply during its conference call last night and look even higher in pre-open trading today. The gains are well deserved as the earnings report and the tone of the call were both excellent. iPod shipments easily exceeded expectations and computer shipments were at the high end of expectations. Gross […]

Previewing Apple’s Earnings

Apple Computer (AAPL) reports after the close tonight. Consensus expectations call for revenues of $3.34 billion and EPS of 31 cents. Consensus is above management guidance of $3.25 billion and 28 cents. Full year 2005 EPS estimates are $1.33 with 2006 at $1.54, or 16% growth. Current 3Q consensus estimates for revenues and EPS are […]

Sold Half of Sears Holdings

Just a brief note to let everyone know that I sold half of client and personal holdings in Sears Holdings as the stock crossed $160 on Tuesday afternoon. I still think this momentum stock can go nicely higher as traders react to news flow including asset sales, better same store sales against easy comps and […]

Will Slowing Growth in DVD Sales Hurt Disney and Lions Gate?

Below expectation sales of DVDs of The Incredibles coming on the heels of a much larger shortfall for Shrek 2 have accelerated already brewing concerns about DVDs as a growth engine for movie studios. This has ramifications for Disney (DIS) and Lions Gate Entertainment, (LGF). Disney (DIS) has benefited greatly from sales of DVDs from […]