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For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

Throughout our annual magazine, weekly email newsletters and 24/7/365 website, Cabling Installation & Maintenance digs into the essential topics our audience focuses on.

  • Design, Installation and Testing: We explain the bottom-up design of cabling systems, from case histories of actual projects to solutions for specific problems or aspects of the design process. We also look at specific installations using a case-history approach to highlight challenging problems, solutions and unique features. Additionally, we examine evolving test-and-measurement technologies and techniques designed to address the standards-governed and practical-use performance requirements of cabling systems.
  • Technology: We evaluate product innovations and technology trends as they impact a particular product class through interviews with manufacturers, installers and users, as well as contributed articles from subject-matter experts.
  • Data Center: Cabling Installation & Maintenance takes an in-depth look at design and installation workmanship issues as well as the unique technology being deployed specifically for data centers.
  • Physical Security: Focusing on the areas in which security and IT—and the infrastructure for both—interlock and overlap, we pay specific attention to Internet Protocol’s influence over the development of security applications.
  • Standards: Tracking the activities of North American and international standards-making organizations, we provide updates on specifications that are in-progress, looking forward to how they will affect cabling-system design and installation. We also produce articles explaining the practical aspects of designing and installing cabling systems in accordance with the specifications of established standards.

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3 Consumer Stocks in Hot Water

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Regarded as defensive investments, consumer staples stocks are generally safe bets in choppy markets. Surprisingly, the sector hasn’t played its shielding role over the past six months as it tumbled 9.7%. This performance was worse than the S&P 500’s 2% decline.

Investors should tread carefully as the low switching costs for everyday products mean that not all businesses are created equal. On that note, here are three consumer stocks best left ignored.

Boston Beer (SAM)

Market Cap: $2.65 billion

Known for its flavorful beverages challenging the status quo, Boston Beer (NYSE: SAM) is a pioneer in craft brewing and a symbol of American innovation in the alcoholic beverage industry.

Why Are We Wary of SAM?

  1. Products fail to spark excitement with consumers, as seen in its flat sales over the last three years
  2. Subscale operations are evident in its revenue base of $2.01 billion, meaning it has fewer distribution channels than its larger rivals
  3. Demand will likely be soft over the next 12 months as Wall Street’s estimates imply tepid growth of 2%

At $238.84 per share, Boston Beer trades at 21.8x forward price-to-earnings. If you’re considering SAM for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Freshpet (FRPT)

Market Cap: $4.05 billion

Standing out from typical processed pet foods, Freshpet (NASDAQ: FRPT) is a pet food company whose product portfolio includes natural meals and treats for dogs and cats.

Why Do We Think Twice About FRPT?

  1. Subscale operations are evident in its revenue base of $975.2 million, meaning it has fewer distribution channels than its larger rivals
  2. Cash-burning tendencies make us wonder if it can sustainably generate shareholder value
  3. Push for growth has led to negative returns on capital, signaling value destruction

Freshpet is trading at $83.17 per share, or 29.9x forward price-to-earnings. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including FRPT in your portfolio.

General Mills (GIS)

Market Cap: $32.74 billion

Best known for its portfolio of powerhouse breakfast cereal brands, General Mills (NYSE: GIS) is a packaged foods company that has also made a mark in cereals, baking products, and snacks.

Why Does GIS Give Us Pause?

  1. Falling unit sales over the past two years imply it may need to invest in product improvements to get back on track
  2. Organic sales performance over the past two years indicates the company may need to make strategic adjustments or rely on M&A to catalyze faster growth
  3. Projected sales decline of 3.9% for the next 12 months points to a tough demand environment ahead

General Mills’s stock price of $60.08 implies a valuation ratio of 14.1x forward price-to-earnings. To fully understand why you should be careful with GIS, check out our full research report (it’s free).

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