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Sep 30, 2017
Amazon Casts a Large Shadow Over the Pharmacy Industry
Image Source:  Mike Mozart. It is our belief the food retailing industry is in the midst of widespread disruption with Amazon’s attempt to break into the supermarket game with its audacious purchase of Whole Foods. The Whole Foods acquisition is not likely to be an isolated one-off event; instead, it may be a harbinger of Amazon’s ambition to break into new markets, thus expanding its overall percentage of retail sales. We update our views on Amazon and how the company may eventually impact newsletter portfolio holding CVS Health.
Sep 12, 2017
Target, Kroger Launch Counterattack on Amazon-Whole Foods; Industry Earnings to Shrink
Image Source: Valuentum. The pricing war has begun, but it may take years before we see the final effects. Only the strongest may come out ahead, and only those already focusing on giving customers the very best value proposition at the lowest prices may retain share.
Jun 16, 2017
Amazon To Buy Whole Foods: Not Creative Destruction, Just Destruction
Image Source: Mike Mozart. Amazon announced plans to buy Whole Foods. We’re viewing the news as affirmation of our decision to stay largely away from retail exposure in the newsletter portfolios. We think a bidding war for Whole Foods is possible, mostly to keep it and its real estate out of the hands of Amazon, potentially setting up for a true “winner’s curse” scenario. The winner will overpay.
Jun 5, 2017
Labor and the Economic Cycle
As we arguably near the “peak” in the business cycle, labor is starting to demand more, a dynamic that we believe is emblematic of the period of aging economic expansion. Let’s have a look at what’s happening in the fight for higher wages.
May 24, 2017
Changing Millennial Preferences and the Death of the Blue Box?
Image Source: samantha celera. The widely-held thesis that the ultra-rich care more about status than function may be waning as convergence between the two ensue. Let's talk Tiffany and the ultra-luxury space.
May 20, 2017
Walmart Comes Roaring Back; Target Is Still Suffering
Image Source: Mike Mozart. Walmart and Target have taken a few body blows from Amazon, but the fight is far from over. Walmart is executing much better than Target at the moment.
May 4, 2017
Valuentum’s 3 Breakthroughs in the Field of Finance and More
Valuentum's President Brian Nelson pauses for a picture before speaking at the CFA Society of Houston in March 2017. Let’s cover Valuentum’s 3 major breakthroughs in the field of finance. The first one is big and may challenge you to rethink everything you think you know about investing.
May 1, 2017
Dividend Increases/Decreases for the Week Ending Apr 28
Let's take a look at companies raising/lowering their dividends this week.
Sep 29, 2016
Restaurant Traffic – What’s Going On?
The restaurant industry has been feeling pain lately as a result of reports of poor traffic and consumer spending trends. Is this just a blip or the beginning of something more ominous?
Aug 23, 2016
Walmart’s Core Operating Income Falls 7%+; Target’s Comparable Store Sales Drop
Image Source: Mike Mozart. Walmart and Target are under some serious pressure, and the market may be missing the big picture.


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