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Aug 19, 2019
No Recession At Walmart; Estee Lauder Not Cheap
Image Source: Mike Mozart. Walmart’s results were quite reassuring regarding the health of the economy. There are also pockets of significant strength, with prestige beauty being catapulted by a “selfie generation.”
Aug 15, 2019
Macy’s Cuts Guidance, Dividend Cut Could Be on the Horizon
Image Shown: Macy’s cut adjusted EPS guidance for FY2019, which implies a material drop from its FY2018 performance. Flat revenue guidance, gross margin pressure, and rising SG&A expenses all signal there’s likely more pain yet to come. Image Source: Macy’s – IR Presentation. We are staying far away from Macy’s and most retailers in general, but continue to like Dollar General Corporation as the nimble retailer has posted stellar performance since joining the Best Ideas Newsletter portfolio in April 2017.
Aug 7, 2019
Sprouts’ Growth Spurt Followed by Weak Operating Margins and Terrible Guidance
Image Source: Sprouts Farmers Market Inc -- IR Presentation. We see shares of SFM as fully valued, if not generously valued, as the organic grocer’s growth story is contending with major headwinds and pressures on its margins don’t appear to be fading anytime soon.
May 17, 2019
Cisco Delivers, Deere Disappoints, Pinterest Plummets, More Reports
In alphabetical order by ticker symbol: AMAT, BIDU, CSCO, DE, FLO, INTC, JACK, PINS, WMT.
Feb 22, 2019
Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending February 22
Let's take a look at companies that raised/lowered their dividend this week.
Feb 19, 2019
Walmart’s US Comps Impress; Robust E-Commerce Growth Continues
Image Source: Mike Mozart.  Walmart’s US operations turned in its best two-year comp sales stack in nine years, and e-commerce sales continue to advance at an impressive double-digit rate. Solid top-line growth is expected to continue in fiscal 2020.
Jan 7, 2019
Best Ideas Newsletter Idea Dollar General Strong in Difficult Market
Image shown: Dollar General has exceeded the market’s return by more than 50 percentage points since being added to the simulated Best Ideas Newsletter in April 2017.The dollar stores are a nice area to be when the economic environment grows more uncertain, and we continue to like Dollar General as the play in this area. It remains a staple in the Best Ideas Newsletter portfolio.
Dec 14, 2018
Costco Sinks on Margin Pressures
Image Source: Mike Mozart. Wholesale food retailer Costco disappointed investors with its fiscal first quarter report as margin pressures outweighed strong comparable sales performance.
Nov 20, 2018
Retail Margins Weighed Down by Labor, Transportation Costs
Image Source: Mike Mozart. Selling pressure across retail came after several notable operators reported earnings November 20. Let’s take a look at what is driving investor reaction within the space.


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