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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 Russell 2000 Stocks We Steer Clear Of

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The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential. However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.

The high-risk, high-reward nature of the Russell 2000 makes stock selection critical, and we’re here to guide you toward the right ones. That said, here are three Russell 2000 stocks to avoid and better alternatives to consider.

Marcus & Millichap (MMI)

Market Cap: $1.25 billion

Founded in 1971, Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI) specializes in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services.

Why Is MMI Risky?

  1. Sales stagnated over the last five years and signal the need for new growth strategies
  2. Low free cash flow margin of -0.2% for the last two years gives it little breathing room, constraining its ability to self-fund growth or return capital to shareholders
  3. Diminishing returns on capital suggest its earlier profit pools are drying up

Marcus & Millichap is trading at $32.18 per share, or 247.5x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why MMI doesn’t pass our bar.

ABM (ABM)

Market Cap: $2.79 billion

With roots dating back to 1909 as a window washing company, ABM Industries (NYSE: ABM) provides integrated facility management, infrastructure, and mobility solutions across various sectors including commercial, manufacturing, education, and aviation.

Why Is ABM Not Exciting?

  1. 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
  2. Annual earnings per share growth of 1.2% underperformed its revenue over the last two years, showing its incremental sales were less profitable
  3. 6.4 percentage point decline in its free cash flow margin over the last five years reflects the company’s increased investments to defend its market position

ABM’s stock price of $45.49 implies a valuation ratio of 11.3x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than ABM.

HNI (HNI)

Market Cap: $2.08 billion

With roots dating back to 1944 and a significant acquisition of Kimball International in 2023, HNI (NYSE: HNI) manufactures and sells office furniture systems, seating, and storage solutions, as well as residential fireplaces and heating products.

Why Does HNI Worry Us?

  1. Muted 4.9% annual revenue growth over the last five years shows its demand lagged behind its business services peers
  2. Estimated sales growth of 3.4% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its two-year trend
  3. Free cash flow margin dropped by 2.2 percentage points over the last five years, implying the company became more capital intensive as competition picked up

At $45.43 per share, HNI trades at 12.2x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with HNI, check out our full research report (it’s free).

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