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Jun 26, 2012
Facebook and Its Wide Range of Future Outcomes
Facebook could either be a 1) a dud, 2) pretty much what it is now, or 3) the new Internet. We dig into these scenarios and arrive at an expected fair value for each.
Jun 19, 2012
Microsoft's 'Surface’ is No Apple Killer, But It Will Hurt Computer OEMs
Tech-giant Microsoft announced its Windows 8 tablet, "The Surface." We don't expect it to kill the iPad, but we think it's positive for Microsoft and a negative for Google and computer OEMs.
Jun 13, 2012
Digging Into May Retail Sales: Were They Actually Bad?
May retail sales were down 0.2% from April, but up 5% from May 2011. We think investors should remain focused on the big picture.
Jun 6, 2012
Ulta’s Strong First Quarter Shows Tremendous Execution
We are re-evaluating our fair value estimate of Ulta after the firm beat expectations and raised its target store forecast by 20%. Ulta could be in the middle innings of a massive growth phase.
Jun 4, 2012
How Would a Double Dip Impact Retailers?
Though we don't think a double-dip recession in the US is around the corner, we outline our views on how the general economy and employment trends impact same-store-sales performance across the consumer spectrum.
May 17, 2012
Strong First-Quarter Results from Dick’s Sporting Goods Bode Well for Athletic Apparel
Dick's Sporting Goods posted strong first-quarter results, but the potential impact from encroaching online competition remains unclear. We think Nike is a much better idea for investors looking to gain exposure to the athletic retail space.
Apr 28, 2012
Amazon's Investments Drive Sales Growth
E-commerce stalwart Amazon reported first-quarter sales and earnings that blew past consensus estimates. However, we remain on the sidelines based on valuation (the first and most important component of our Valuentum Buying Index).
Mar 29, 2012
We Can't Rule Out That Best Buy Won't Eventually Go the Way of Circuit City; VBI Score: 3
Best Buy's recent transformational plan speaks of desperation as it struggles to compete with Amazon, which dominates online retailing, and Apple, which offers its products through company-owned channels. We remain on the sidelines with respect to Best Buy's shares.
Feb 21, 2012
Walmart's Fiscal Fourth-Quarter Results and Outlook Disappoint; US Comparable Sales Performance Continues to Improve
Walmart posted fiscal fourth-quarter results and issued an outlook for fiscal 2013 that disappointed most investors. The largest retailer in the world continues to face tough competition from the likes of Amazon and dollar-store rivals. Though we remain on the sidelines with respect to Walmart's shares, we were encouraged by positive traffic trends in its domestic operations. 
Feb 2, 2012
Amazon's Fourth-Quarter Earnings Leave Much to Be Desired
We don't think investors will be rewarded in Amazon's stock until it can demonstrate meaningful and sustainable earnings expansion.


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