Penn National (PENN -0.45%) reported earnings last week, and the first quarter wasn't terribly impressive. Acquisitions and new construction drove 8% growth, but organic growth is hard to come by, a trend seen from other companies as well. Erin Miller sat down with Travis Hoium to see what we should take from this earnings report and what to watch for as earnings season continues.
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