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Michael Lewis

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Michael is a value-oriented investment analyst with a specific interest in retail and media businesses. Before coming to the Fool, Michael worked with private investment funds focusing on deep value and special situations. Currently living in the media capital of the world--Los Angeles, California.

Recent Articles by Michael Lewis

Jan 29, 2014 by Michael Lewis

McDonald's Needs a Swift Kick to Remain Fast-Food King

The Golden Arches are lacking innovation and failing to reach an increasingly discerning consumer. In the meantime, industry darlings are pulling further away from the pack.

Jan 29, 2014 by Michael Lewis

Seagate's Short Term Tepidity Doesn't Change Long-Term

The storage maker has industry tailwinds and market positioning to keep it growing for years. With a great history of cash flow and delivering value to shareholders, the short-term weakness is of little concern.

Jan 29, 2014 by Michael Lewis

Royal Caribbean Deals With PR Disasters, Sails Forward

Though it may seem odd, the repeated sickness outbreaks on its ships, along with industrywide quality control issues, are not holding this cruise giant back. Investors may want to jump on board.

Jan 27, 2014 by Michael Lewis

The Wind Is at Western Digital's Back

Despite short-term volatility and unpredictability, the hard-drive maker is a good bet on an obvious industry trend: more storage needed.

Jan 27, 2014 by Michael Lewis

SanDisk Earnings Dominate, So What Gives?

With strong growth on all fronts and beating analyst estimates, SanDisk should have seen its stock price going green. Instead, the market hesitated. Is there a reason?

Jan 24, 2014 by Michael Lewis

Is the PetMed Express Sell-Off an Opportunity?

The Web-based pet medication and supplies company has plenty of growing to do, despite anemic figures in the short term.

Jan 24, 2014 by Michael Lewis

3 of the Best Startups I Wish I Could Invest In

Investing in hot IPOs can be a disaster for your portfolio, but a handful of truly disruptive companies would be a buy at any price. Here are three no-brainer buys ... if only they were public.

Jan 23, 2014 by Michael Lewis

Ethan Allen Interiors Shows Strength in Numbers, Strategy

While home-goods stocks have languished in recent periods, Ethan Allen is finding better results in driving customers into the stores.

Jan 23, 2014 by Michael Lewis

Brinker's Sales Growth Not Yet a Buy

Numbers improved in the just-reported quarter, but they don't point to the company gaining (and retaining) customers.

Jan 22, 2014 by Michael Lewis

RadioShack's Best News

Despite store overhauls and major remerchandising efforts, RadioShack couldn't get any support. With a renowned investor stepping up, that could change.

Jan 21, 2014 by Michael Lewis

After a Lackluster End to 2013, Will Dean Foods Shine Again?

One year ago, the dairy giant began an incredible run-up in stock price, only to be brought down again by rising costs in the last half of the year. Does this give investors another opportunity to ride this well-run business up again?

Jan 18, 2014 by Michael Lewis

Darden's Activists Are Right, but Will Management Listen?

The Red Lobster spinoff may not be enough to affect long-term change, but it doesn't sound like management is that interested in hearing about such moves.

Jan 18, 2014 by Michael Lewis

Is DIRECTV Readying a Major Streaming Offer?

Trademark applications give renewed interest in the previously alluded to "over the top" streaming product from the world's biggest pay-TV provider.

Jan 17, 2014 by Michael Lewis

Is J.C. Penney Just Out Of Ideas?

Store closures and job cuts are textbook cost-cutting motions. J.C. Penney needs much more than that to survive.

Jan 17, 2014 by Michael Lewis

Wendy's Outperforms, but It's Already Priced In

While the industry leader lags, Wendy's is cleaning up in the realm of drive-thrus. The only problem is that the market is well aware.

Jan 17, 2014 by Michael Lewis

Best Buy Too Crazy to Touch

This week, the company lost more than a third of its market value. You could just chalk it up to market overreaction and buy the dip, but this volatility could continue for a long time.

Jan 16, 2014 by Michael Lewis

Yum! Faces Uphill Battle in China

2014 was supposed to be a return to growth for the fast food company's biggest market, but early data doesn't show it. Should investors remain cautious?

Jan 16, 2014 by Michael Lewis

Will Noodles & Co.'s Uniqueness Give It the Boost It Needs?

By all reasonable measures, Noodles & Co. is tremendously overvalued. Its larger competitors are growing faster and the company has a long way to go before even approaching a level playing field. But could the fact that it's one of a kind give it a chance of meeting expectations?

Jan 15, 2014 by Michael Lewis

Charter's Low Ball Is Just the Beginning

A price of $132.50 for Time Warner Cable is insulting to its management team, but shareholders may be more aware of the benefits of coming under the wing of John Malone.

Jan 14, 2014 by Michael Lewis

Denny's Is a Diner Doing It Right

Though it's in a dated category, Denny's is finding ways to stay competitive in the increasingly difficult casual-dining sector.

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