In the following video, Motley Fool consumer goods analyst Blake Bos gives investors three must-have things for anyone basing an investment thesis in a company on a potential turnaround story. He gives us the mindset you should have going into the investment, tells us why the right management for the company is crucial, and gives us a look at why healthy free cash flow is vital. Then he applies these three ideas to three of today's most well-known possible turnarounds: J.C. Penney (JCP +0.00%), Best Buy (BBY +0.77%), and Radioshack (RSH +0.00%).
If you're investing in a turnaround story, you'd better be watching for these three things.
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