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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 Walking a Fine Line

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Most consumer discretionary businesses succeed or fail based on the broader economy. Over the past six months, it seems like demand trends are working against their favor as the industry has tumbled by 11.9%. This drawdown was particularly discouraging since the S&P 500 held its ground.

A cautious approach is imperative when dabbling in these companies as many also lack recurring revenue characteristics and ride short-term fads. With that said, here are three consumer stocks that may face trouble.

Boyd Gaming (BYD)

Market Cap: $6.03 billion

Run by the Boyd family, Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) is a diversified operator of gaming entertainment properties across the United States, offering casino games, hotel accommodations, and dining.

Why Is BYD Not Exciting?

  1. Muted 4.1% annual revenue growth over the last two years shows its demand lagged behind its consumer discretionary peers
  2. Demand is forecasted to shrink as its estimated sales for the next 12 months are flat
  3. ROIC of 13.8% reflects management’s challenges in identifying attractive investment opportunities

Boyd Gaming’s stock price of $74.08 implies a valuation ratio of 11.5x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why BYD doesn’t pass our bar.

YETI (YETI)

Market Cap: $2.61 billion

Founded by two brothers from Texas, YETI (NYSE: YETI) specializes in durable outdoor goods including coolers, drinkware, and other gear tailored to adventure enthusiasts.

Why Are We Wary of YETI?

  1. Lackluster 7.1% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates the company is losing ground to competitors
  2. Estimated sales growth of 3.4% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its two-year trend
  3. Diminishing returns on capital suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up

At $31.57 per share, YETI trades at 11.7x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including YETI in your portfolio.

Ruger (RGR)

Market Cap: $594.8 million

Founded in 1949, Ruger (NYSE: RGR) is an American manufacturer of firearms for the commercial sporting market.

Why Do We Steer Clear of RGR?

  1. Sales tumbled by 3.9% annually over the last two years, showing consumer trends are working against its favor
  2. Falling earnings per share over the last four years has some investors worried as stock prices ultimately follow EPS over the long term
  3. Eroding returns on capital suggest its historical profit centers are aging

Ruger is trading at $35.93 per share, or 11.1x forward EV-to-EBITDA. To fully understand why you should be careful with RGR, check out our full research report (it’s free).

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Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs.

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