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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL $552.18 (New York symbol CMG; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (303-595-4000; www.chipotle.com; Shares outstanding: 31.0 million; Market cap: $17.1 billion; No dividends paid) is a Denver-based Mexican restaurant chain.
In the three months ended December 31, 2013, Chipotle’s sales rose 20.7%, to $844.1 million from $699.2 million a year earlier....
In the three months ended December 31, 2013, Chipotle’s sales rose 20.7%, to $844.1 million from $699.2 million a year earlier....
EBAY INC. $57 (Nasdaq symbol EBAY; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 1.3 billion; Market cap: $74.1 billion; Priceto- sales ratio: 4.6; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.ebay.com) has paid an undisclosed sum for PhiSix Fashion Labs.
This private firm specializes in 3-D computergraphic simulations. eBay plans to use this technology to show customers of its auction and e-commerce websites how they look in different clothing items. This should reduce returns and spur more people to buy clothes online.
eBay is a buy....
This private firm specializes in 3-D computergraphic simulations. eBay plans to use this technology to show customers of its auction and e-commerce websites how they look in different clothing items. This should reduce returns and spur more people to buy clothes online.
eBay is a buy....
GOOGLE INC. $1,220 (Nasdaq symbol GOOG; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 336.1 million; Market cap: $410.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 6.9; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.google.com) continues to launch new services to cut its reliance on Internet search.
For instance, it now offers TV and Internet access through its own fibre optic networks in Kansas City, Missouri, Austin, Texas and Provo, Utah. Google’s networks are up to 100 times faster than its rivals’, and it’s considering expanding them to 34 more cities.
More users are watching video-streaming services like Google’s YouTube. As a result, Internet providers want video sites to pay more to compensate for the heavy demand this puts on their networks. Owning its own broadband service strengthens Google’s bargaining position.
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For instance, it now offers TV and Internet access through its own fibre optic networks in Kansas City, Missouri, Austin, Texas and Provo, Utah. Google’s networks are up to 100 times faster than its rivals’, and it’s considering expanding them to 34 more cities.
More users are watching video-streaming services like Google’s YouTube. As a result, Internet providers want video sites to pay more to compensate for the heavy demand this puts on their networks. Owning its own broadband service strengthens Google’s bargaining position.
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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL $552.18 (New York symbol CMG; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (303-595-4000; www.chipotle.com; Shares outstanding: 31.0 million; Market cap: $17.1 billion; No dividends paid) is a Denver-based Mexican restaurant chain.
In the three months ended December 31, 2013, Chipotle’s sales rose 20.7%, to $844.1 million from $699.2 million a year earlier. Chipotle’s restaurants attracted more customers in the latest quarter, which pushed up samerestaurant sales by 9.3%. Per-share earnings gained 31.1%, to $2.57 from $1.96.
The company operates in the fickle and competitive U.S. restaurant market. The shares are now well above their April 2012 high of $442.40 and trade at over 45 times Chipotle’s forecast 2014 earnings of $12.20 a share. That’s a high ratio that leaves the stock vulnerable if the company runs into any short-term problems.
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In the three months ended December 31, 2013, Chipotle’s sales rose 20.7%, to $844.1 million from $699.2 million a year earlier. Chipotle’s restaurants attracted more customers in the latest quarter, which pushed up samerestaurant sales by 9.3%. Per-share earnings gained 31.1%, to $2.57 from $1.96.
The company operates in the fickle and competitive U.S. restaurant market. The shares are now well above their April 2012 high of $442.40 and trade at over 45 times Chipotle’s forecast 2014 earnings of $12.20 a share. That’s a high ratio that leaves the stock vulnerable if the company runs into any short-term problems.
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CGI GROUP INC. $35 (Toronto symbol GIB.A; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 310.7 million; Market cap: $10.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.1; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.cgi.com) is the lead contractor for the healthcare.gov website, which lets Americans shop for health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act (or Obamacare).
Due to problems with the website, the U.S. government will not renew CGI’s contract when it expires in February 2014. Even so, the revenue from the renewal—about $90 million U.S.—is small next to the company’s annual revenue of $10 billion. Moreover, the website issues should have little long-term impact on the company’s reputation.
CGI Group is still a buy.
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Due to problems with the website, the U.S. government will not renew CGI’s contract when it expires in February 2014. Even so, the revenue from the renewal—about $90 million U.S.—is small next to the company’s annual revenue of $10 billion. Moreover, the website issues should have little long-term impact on the company’s reputation.
CGI Group is still a buy.
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BLACKBERRY LTD. $9.36 (Toronto symbol BB; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 524.6 million; Market cap: $4.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.6; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative; www.blackberry.com) has sold an additional $250 million worth of convertible debentures (all amounts except share price and market cap in U.S. dollars) to its largest shareholder, Fairfax Financial Holdings (Toronto symbol FFH).
Fairfax now holds $500 million of these debentures, which it can convert into BlackBerry common shares at $10.00 a share. If it did, Fairfax would own 17.6% of the total shares outstanding.
The extra cash should help the smartphone maker complete its restructuring, which includes cutting 40% of its workforce and focusing on corporate and government clients. However, the stock will remain volatile until its revenue and earnings improve.
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Fairfax now holds $500 million of these debentures, which it can convert into BlackBerry common shares at $10.00 a share. If it did, Fairfax would own 17.6% of the total shares outstanding.
The extra cash should help the smartphone maker complete its restructuring, which includes cutting 40% of its workforce and focusing on corporate and government clients. However, the stock will remain volatile until its revenue and earnings improve.
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DUNDEE CORP. $19 (Toronto symbol DC.A; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 54.1 million; Market cap: $1.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.8; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.dundeecorp.com) owns businesses in the wealth management, real estate, natural resource and agriculture industries.
In the three months ended September 30, 2013, Dundee earned $2.6 million, or $0.01 a share. That’s a big drop from the $21.2 million, or $0.34 a share, it earned a year earlier. Dundee’s earnings fell on higher costs as it expands its agricultural businesses. Revenue fell 14.5%, to $41.2 million from $48.2 million.
Dundee is still a buy....
In the three months ended September 30, 2013, Dundee earned $2.6 million, or $0.01 a share. That’s a big drop from the $21.2 million, or $0.34 a share, it earned a year earlier. Dundee’s earnings fell on higher costs as it expands its agricultural businesses. Revenue fell 14.5%, to $41.2 million from $48.2 million.
Dundee is still a buy....
SYMANTEC CORP. $23.62 (Nasdaq symbol SYMC; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (1-408-517-8000; www.symantec.com; Shares outstanding: 696.0 million; Market cap: $16.2 billion; Dividend yield: 2.5%) sells computer security technology, including anti-virus and emailfiltering software, to businesses and consumers....
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL $515.95 (New York symbol CMG; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (303-595-4000; www.chipotle.com; Shares outstanding: 30.9 million; Market cap: $16.0 billion; No dividends paid) is considering expanding its new fast-casual pizza restaurant concept, which operates much like its burrito outlets— making pizza quickly, individually tailored and with higher-quality ingredients.
In May 2013, Chipotle partnered with Pizzeria Locale to open an outlet in Denver....
In May 2013, Chipotle partnered with Pizzeria Locale to open an outlet in Denver....