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Activision Blizzard (ATVI) reported 1Q18 results above expectations, but provided underwhelming guidance for 2Q18. The full year outlook for 2018 was increased slightly, but still remains below street expectations. ATVI…
CBS has been the most frustrating stock in the Northlake portfolio. The company has consistently met or exceeded earnings estimates, steadily increased its dividend and share buyback, pruned its portfolio…
There is no super cycle at Apple but business fundamentals at Apple still look solid. Apple reported earnings in line with Wall Street estimates but ahead of fears. Guidance for…
There are no changes to the recommendations from Northlake’s Market Cap and Style models for May. The Market Cap model is signaling large cap for the second consecutive month, while…
Facebook (FB) has recently been the focus of media scrutiny surrounding the company’s role in Russian interference in the US presidential election, the Cambridge Analytica data leak, and the Eurozone’s…
MGM Resorts (MGM) reported pretty good 1Q18 earnings but lowered its outlook for the rest of the year based primarily on company specific factors. The business environment in Las Vegas…
Comcast (CMCSA) has become a difficult company and stock to analyze. The latest quarterly earnings report indicates 2018 is off to a decent start but not without significant challenges that…
Sherwin Williams (SHW) beat 1Q18 sales and profit expectations, but unexpectedly reduced 2018 consolidated earnings guidance from $19.05 to $18.65 reflecting new investments in an expanded partnership with Lowe’s. SHW…
Alphabet (GOOG/GOOGL) reported mixed results relative to consensus expectations for 1Q18. The results also contained a lot of noise due to accounting requirements. The key takeaways for Northlake are that…
Northlake’s Market Cap model moved from mid cap to large cap for April. This is the first large cap reading since September 2017. The Market Cap model often moves in…
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