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Ishfaque Faruk

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Recent Articles by Ishfaque Faruk

Apr 2, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Buy Sirius XM on the Sell-Off

Sirius trades at cheap valuations and investors will see benefits from the drop in the company's stock price. Sirius XM has reopened a substantial share repurchase plan as well, which will drive upside.

Apr 1, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Netflix: A Strong Buy on the Pullback

In spite of the headwinds that Netflix faces from greedy Internet-service providers like Comcast, the company is in a very strong position to grow its revenues, subscribers, and earnings. Netflix's global expansion plans and compelling consumer services will make the company far more valuable in the years ahead.

Mar 26, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Will Apple's Earnings Surprise Analysts?

Apple's revenue and earnings may surprise to the upside due to its conservative guidance and heavy share repurchases.

Mar 25, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Amazon Is Primed for Earnings Growth

After years of grabbing market share, Amazon has huge potential to grow earnings per share. The company's recent price hikes will help it grow EPS by controlling costs.

Mar 24, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Yahoo! Inc: A Buy on the Alibaba IPO?

Yahoo's financials will improve dramatically because of Alibaba public listing in the U.S. Yahoo will not only be cash rich by selling stock in the IPO, but the company will also be holding onto a chunk of its Alibaba stake, which will aid Yahoo's bottom line.

Mar 24, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

The Real Problem of Facebook Inc's WhatsApp Acquisition

Facebook did a great job of acquiring a rapidly growing competitor in communications space. But the business model of WhatsApp will make it difficult for Facebook to monetize this asset.

Mar 21, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Here's What Warren Buffett's Successors Are Putting Their Money Into

Berkshire's fund managers Todd Combs and Ted Weschler are betting big on media companies. Both Liberty Media and Viacom have very strong managers who are committed to returning substantial value to shareholders in the long-run.

Mar 18, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

The Liberty Media Break-Up Will Drive Value

Liberty Media's new structure will not only result in a higher valuation in the public equity markets, it will also help Liberty consolidate the cable industry by raising more cash.

Mar 17, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Sirius XM: A Long-Term Investment

Sirius XM can grow its subscriber base substantially down the road.

Mar 17, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Viacom: A Great Long-Term Buy

Viacom's networks are driving the company's earnings growth. In addition, the company is betting big on itself. Viacom is buying back more than 23% of its outstanding shares, which will drive incremental upside for long-term shareholders.

Mar 14, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

3 Companies Betting Big on Themselves

Apple, Viacom, and Yahoo! are buying back substantial amounts of their own stock. This will aid earnings-per-share growth and drive a lot of shareholder value. Companies that are undervalued can generate stellar returns for shareholders with share repurchases.

Mar 13, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Is AIG Poised To Be Stronger Than Ever?

AIG is seeing solid increases in earnings and liquidity. The company increased its share repurchase program and raised its cash payout to shareholders, as its fundamentals have dramatically improved ever since the financial crisis.

Mar 12, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Liberty Media's Investment Portfolio Is Worth a Lot More

Liberty Media's investment holdings have increasingly become more valuable and the company's shareholders should earn big returns.

Feb 26, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Noodles & Company: The Next Big Restaurant Stock?

Noodles & Company has the long-term potential to become the next Chipotle or Panera Bread.

Feb 23, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Facebook: WhatsApp Acquisition Is Overpriced

Facebook paid a lot more for WhatsApp compared to other recent acquisitions of Internet and mobile communication apps. The deal might be a bad thing for Facebook shareholders and will take the company years to get a payback.

Feb 19, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Time Warner: More Upside to Come

Time Warner has more upside ahead from its valuable TV networks.

Feb 19, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Still Not Sure Whether Coca-Cola or Green Mountain's the Bigger Winner?

Green Mountain's core business is growing very well, with its Keurig consumer base rising. And its partnership with Coca-Cola will enable the company to work with the global beverage leader to develop consumer solutions for the at-home cold-beverage market. But Coca-Cola faces serious upside as well, which begs the question: Who's the bigger winner?

Feb 18, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Yahoo!: A Buy on the Pull-Back

Yahoo! has solid upside and limited downside from current levels.

Feb 13, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Amazon's Price Increase Is a Win For Netflix

Amazon's price increase actually benefits Netflix and gives it cause to raise its own prices for streaming television and movie services.

Feb 12, 2014 by Ishfaque Faruk

Sirius XM Holdings Inc: A Strong Buy

Sirius XM still has a lot of upside from either a higher bid from Liberty Media from the existing $3.68 a share all-stock offer or by remaining a publicly traded firm due to its own improving fundamentals. Sirius has much higher intrinsic value due to subscriber, revenue, earnings and free cash flow growth. The company is buying back more than 10% of its outstanding stock as well.

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