Comcast (CMCSK) reported mixed results relative to consensus expectations but growth remains vibrant and the outlook is excellent. Financial results were good with mid-single digit revenue growth and modest margin expansion leading to high single digit growth in operating cash flow. There was modest disappointment with subscriber counts at cable but nothing outside the margin […]
Apple reported better than expected earnings for the second consecutive quarter. Guidance for the December quarter was confusing but ultimately better than Wall Street expectations. This sets the stage for a continued recovery in Apple shares into year end. Datapoints on product sell through for the new iPhones and iPads and a possible deal with […]
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Google (GOOG) finally reported a quarter that surpassed Wall Street estimates and satisfied investors. The stock had worked higher over the last few years despite never quite satisfying Wall Street. A bull market and solid core growth search carried the stock but it lacked the momentum of other high flyers with which it is often […]
Northlake’s Style model shifted from value to growth for October. As a result, all client positions invested in this model have been shifted from the Russell 1000 Value (IWD) to the Russell 1000 Growth (IWF). The Market Cap model remains on a mid cap signal for October, so current client positions in the S&P 400 […]
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Despite a number of changes in the underlying indicators and a volatile month of trading for the market in August, here were no changes to the signals from Northlake’s Market Cap and Style models for September. As a result, client positions following the models will again be held in the S&P 400 Mid Cap (MDY) […]
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Cable stocks have performed well this year due to a combination of steady moderate growth, industry consolidation rumors, and companies returning cash to shareholders via dividend increases and share repurchases. The most recent set of quarterly earnings reports support current bullish trends in these areas. Northlake clients own positions in Comcast (CMCSK) and Liberty Global […]
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Over the past two weeks, most of the major media companies have reported second quarter results. This summary will take a look at the entertainment companies held by Northlake clients. These companies are primarily content producers. A separate blog post will review the cable companies that provide the pipes through which we consume the content. […]
There were no changes to Northlake’s models for August. The Market Cap model continues to recommend Mid Cap and the Style model still favors Value. As a result, client assets dedicated to these models will be maintained in the S&P 400 Mid Cap (MDY) and the Russell 1000 Value (IWD). The Market Cap model had […]
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Discovery Communications (DISCK) shares have traded off 5% since reporting June quarter earnings. The underlying organic growth rates were largely in line with estimates but accounting adjustments related to the company’s acquisitions in Europe earlier this year led to a reduction in net income guidance for the year and miss on reported EPS for the […]
After a lot of worry on the part of investors, Qualcomm (QCOM) reported solid June quarter results and provided guidance for more the same. QCOM shares have lagged in 2013 due to investor fears about a slowdown in high end smartphone demand. Despite signs of slower growth (offset by a positive surprise in iPhone volumes […]
Comcast Continues Excellent Performance
Comcast (CMCSK) reported mixed results relative to consensus expectations but growth remains vibrant and the outlook is excellent. Financial results were good with mid-single digit revenue growth and modest margin expansion leading to high single digit growth in operating cash flow. There was modest disappointment with subscriber counts at cable but nothing outside the margin […]
Another Solid Quarter and Guidance As Apple Ripens Again
Apple reported better than expected earnings for the second consecutive quarter. Guidance for the December quarter was confusing but ultimately better than Wall Street expectations. This sets the stage for a continued recovery in Apple shares into year end. Datapoints on product sell through for the new iPhones and iPads and a possible deal with […]
Google Finally Provides Upside That Triggers Shares
Google (GOOG) finally reported a quarter that surpassed Wall Street estimates and satisfied investors. The stock had worked higher over the last few years despite never quite satisfying Wall Street. A bull market and solid core growth search carried the stock but it lacked the momentum of other high flyers with which it is often […]
Style Model Shifts From Value to Growth
Northlake’s Style model shifted from value to growth for October. As a result, all client positions invested in this model have been shifted from the Russell 1000 Value (IWD) to the Russell 1000 Growth (IWF). The Market Cap model remains on a mid cap signal for October, so current client positions in the S&P 400 […]
Despite Market and Model Volatility, Mid Cap and Value Still Favored
Despite a number of changes in the underlying indicators and a volatile month of trading for the market in August, here were no changes to the signals from Northlake’s Market Cap and Style models for September. As a result, client positions following the models will again be held in the S&P 400 Mid Cap (MDY) […]
Comcast and Liberty Global Remain Leaders in Bullish Cable Industry
Cable stocks have performed well this year due to a combination of steady moderate growth, industry consolidation rumors, and companies returning cash to shareholders via dividend increases and share repurchases. The most recent set of quarterly earnings reports support current bullish trends in these areas. Northlake clients own positions in Comcast (CMCSK) and Liberty Global […]
Media Earnings Pretty Solid and Future Still Bright
Over the past two weeks, most of the major media companies have reported second quarter results. This summary will take a look at the entertainment companies held by Northlake clients. These companies are primarily content producers. A separate blog post will review the cable companies that provide the pipes through which we consume the content. […]
Mid Cap and Value Get Another Month to Shine
There were no changes to Northlake’s models for August. The Market Cap model continues to recommend Mid Cap and the Style model still favors Value. As a result, client assets dedicated to these models will be maintained in the S&P 400 Mid Cap (MDY) and the Russell 1000 Value (IWD). The Market Cap model had […]
Messy Quarter But Core Growth At Discovery Warrants Patience
Discovery Communications (DISCK) shares have traded off 5% since reporting June quarter earnings. The underlying organic growth rates were largely in line with estimates but accounting adjustments related to the company’s acquisitions in Europe earlier this year led to a reduction in net income guidance for the year and miss on reported EPS for the […]
Qualcomm Fights Offs Bears
After a lot of worry on the part of investors, Qualcomm (QCOM) reported solid June quarter results and provided guidance for more the same. QCOM shares have lagged in 2013 due to investor fears about a slowdown in high end smartphone demand. Despite signs of slower growth (offset by a positive surprise in iPhone volumes […]