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Recent Articles by James Sullivan

Jul 20, 2015 by James Sullivan

China, Basketball, and Online Sales Help Nike Shine

Nike is performing exceptionally well in China with direct-to-consumer sales, and with basketball-related sales in general. This bodes very well for its long-term future.

Jul 20, 2015 by James Sullivan

Is Walt Disney Co. a Buy?

Disney in any given quarter can have financial improvements in some business segments and regressions in others, but the overall financial picture continues to strengthen.

Jul 17, 2015 by James Sullivan

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. Stock Up Nearly 600% in the Past 5 Years. Is it Still a Buy?

Ulta stock has performed wonderfully during the past five years, and it still might be a market beater going forward.

Jul 16, 2015 by James Sullivan

Is Boston Beer Co. Inc A Buy?

Boston Beer Company's expansion into more brands and styles of hard beverages will allow it to retain its "craft feel" while fighting off larger competitors.

Jul 15, 2015 by James Sullivan

Is Costco Wholesale Corporation a Buy: Historical Comps vs. Business Strength

Costco appears to be slightly overvalued when compared to its historical valuation metrics, but the business looks stronger than ever.

Jul 11, 2015 by James Sullivan

Is Baidu's Latest Investment in Online-to-Offline Services a Positive for the Company?

Baidu has invested a sizable sum into efforts to attract customers online and direct them to physical stores and services. This has its risks, but might prove to be a very positive development.

Jul 7, 2015 by James Sullivan

Shake Shack Founder Doesn't Put Investors First, or Second, or Third. And That's OK.

Shake Shack is richly valued on conventional metrics, but has a committed management team with a unique view of the restaurant business.

Jul 3, 2015 by James Sullivan

Is Under Armour a Good Bet?: Nike as a Road Map

Under Armour and Nike have a great deal of financial and managerial similarities, and are both good long-term investments. But they are at very different stages of their life cycle as companies.

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Jun 30, 2015 by James Sullivan

Apple's Big Strength: Operational Excellence

Since Tim Cook became COO in 2007, Apple's operational efficiency has been a major factor in it becoming the largest public company in the world. He was named CEO in 2011.

Jun 30, 2015 by James Sullivan

Is Baidu Inc. (ADR) a Buy?

Based on a comparison to industry peers by valuation metrics such as ROA, ROE, and P/B, Baidu looks good at current levels.

Jun 23, 2015 by James Sullivan

BAIDU Inc (ADR) as Media Giant

Baidu is the world's 14th largest media owner and has the second-highest growth rate, and it's poised to climb even higher in the future.

Jun 18, 2015 by James Sullivan

Baidu Inc.'s Big Strength: Mobile

Baidu's ability to capitalize on the proliferation of mobile use in China gives it a huge advantage against domestic competitors.

Jun 17, 2015 by James Sullivan

Is Costco's Dividend Sustainable?

Costco's strong and predictable cash flows, shareholder-friendly management, and relatively low payout ratio indicate that its dividend is sustainable for the foreseeable future.

Jun 10, 2015 by James Sullivan

Baidu Inc (ADR) Risk Factors: Brand Strength

Baidu needs a strong brand to fight off domestic competition and continue to successfully expand internationally.

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