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9/28/16 4:40PM
Re: Re: Re: Burn Before Reading
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completely agree with prior two comments. the biggest value-ad, for me at least, is identifying the idea, not a super-detailed writeup. your record is excellent over a very long period of time. if you even comment... login to read the rest
I second Tim's comment. Nil carborundum.
You have an enviable record and your writeups are short and simple which I prefer. FWIW, I find that many of the best long-term ideas don't make sexy writeups.
Keep 'em
"i don't like to be argumentative, so this will be my last comment."
I'm an adult - I don't see you as argumentative. Post anything you wish.
Now, people who accuse me of plagiarism - must... login to read the rest
not sure i understand your point. are you saying there was not a pull forward due to weather? you have not impressed me yet with your knowledge of the comapny. i don't like to
"Thus, we clearly had a pull forward of seasonal items which helped 1q and hurt 2q."
I'm serious
Stock before Q2 announcement: above $80
Stock today: Under $71
nobody bot that - if they did, the stock wouldn't have... login to read the rest
are you serious?
US comps were strong in 1q at 7.5% because favorable weather helped sales of seasonal outdoor items. This pulled forward demand from 2q of these seasonal items. thus comps (adjusting for holidays y/y)... login to read the rest
"comps were weak in q2 partially because comps were strong in q1 (which was due to a pull forward due to weather... LOW's has more exposure to some outdoor seasonal items than HD)."
that explanation made... login to read the rest
comps were weak in q2 partially because comps were strong in q1 (which was due to a pull forward due to weather... LOW's has more exposure to some outdoor seasonal items than HD).
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HD has more exposure to pro customer (40% vs. 30%) and this has been growing faster lately. LOW is investing in this area (pro brands and lot sizes), so overall comps should improve from... login to read the rest
we own shares of Lowe's, but i have to agree with Biffins. not to sound mean spirtited, but this is one of the least researched ideas i have seen on VIC.
I remember you responded with a rant on your sparse write-up of EXPD when you got low ratings. I guess we should prepare for another rant?
Your write-ups have gone from "I am a long term... login to read the rest
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