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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 We Approach with Caution

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Retailers are evolving to meet the expectations of modern, tech-savvy shoppers. Still, demand can be volatile as the industry is exposed to the ups and downs of consumer spending. This has stirred some uncertainty lately as retail stocks have tumbled by 2% over the past six months. This drawdown was discouraging since the S&P 500 returned 5.7%.

A cautious approach is imperative when dabbling in these companies as many will light cash on fire by opening new locations without the proper justifications. Taking that into account, here are three consumer stocks we’re swiping left on.

America's Car-Mart (CRMT)

Market Cap: $371.9 million

With a strong presence in the Southern and Central US, America’s Car-Mart (NASDAQ: CRMT) sells used cars to budget-conscious consumers.

Why Is CRMT Risky?

  1. Poor same-store sales performance over the past two years indicates it’s having trouble bringing new shoppers into its brick-and-mortar locations
  2. Gross margin of 21.1% is below its competitors, leaving less money for marketing and promotions
  3. Limited cash reserves may force the company to seek unfavorable financing terms that could dilute shareholders

America's Car-Mart’s stock price of $45.24 implies a valuation ratio of 11.6x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including CRMT in your portfolio.

GameStop (GME)

Market Cap: $10.02 billion

Drawing gaming fans with demo units set up with the latest releases, GameStop (NYSE: GME) sells new and used video games, consoles, and accessories, as well as pop culture merchandise.

Why Do We Pass on GME?

  1. GameStop’s brick-and-mortar engine keeps stalling as gamers migrate to digital downloads, and management is closing more outlets after shuttering hundreds of stores last year
  2. The share price remains an unpredictable meme-stock roller-coaster, and the purchase of thousands of Bitcoins have fueled huge swings
  3. On the bright side, the company has a large cash pile that gives CEO Ryan Cohen room to buy more Bitcoin or fund its collectibles and trading-card push

GameStop is trading at $22.54 per share, or 44.8x forward P/E. If you’re considering GME for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Bath and Body Works (BBWI)

Market Cap: $5.92 billion

Spun off from L Brands in 2020, Bath & Body Works (NYSE: BBWI) is a personal care and home fragrance retailer where consumers can find specialty shower gels, scented candles for the home, and lotions.

Why Does BBWI Give Us Pause?

  1. Lagging same-store sales over the past two years suggest it might have to change its pricing and marketing strategy to stimulate demand
  2. Estimated sales growth of 2.1% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its six-year trend
  3. Earnings per share lagged its peers over the last six years as they only grew by 8.6% annually

At $28.36 per share, Bath and Body Works trades at 7.7x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why BBWI doesn’t pass our bar.

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