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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 Mid-Cap Stocks We’re Skeptical Of

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Mid-cap stocks have the best odds of scaling into $100 billion corporations thanks to their tested business models and large addressable markets. But the many opportunities in front of them attract significant competition, spanning from industry behemoths with seemingly infinite resources to small, nimble players with chips on their shoulders.

Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. That said, here are three mid-cap stocks to avoid and some other investments you should consider instead.

Akamai Technologies (AKAM)

Market Cap: $10.99 billion

With a massive distributed network spanning 4,100+ points of presence in nearly 130 countries, Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) provides a global distributed cloud platform that helps businesses deliver, secure, and optimize their digital experiences online.

Why Should You Sell AKAM?

  1. Sales trends were unexciting over the last two years as its 5.6% annual growth was well below the typical software company
  2. Bad unit economics and steep infrastructure costs are reflected in its gross margin of 59.1%, one of the worst among software companies
  3. Competitive market means the company must spend more on sales and marketing to stand out even if the return on investment is low

Akamai Technologies’s stock price of $76.92 implies a valuation ratio of 2.6x forward price-to-sales. To fully understand why you should be careful with AKAM, check out our full research report (it’s free).

Darden (DRI)

Market Cap: $21.59 billion

Founded in 1968 as Red Lobster, Darden (NYSE: DRI) is a leading American restaurant company that owns and operates a portfolio of popular restaurant brands.

Why Does DRI Fall Short?

  1. Scale is a double-edged sword because it limits the company’s growth potential compared to its smaller competitors, as reflected in its below-average annual revenue increases of 6.3% for the last six years
  2. Poor same-store sales performance over the past two years indicates it’s having trouble bringing new diners into its restaurants
  3. Challenging supply chain dynamics and bad unit economics are reflected in its low gross margin of 21.6%

At $185.16 per share, Darden trades at 17x forward P/E. If you’re considering DRI for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Cincinnati Financial (CINF)

Market Cap: $24.19 billion

Founded in 1950 by independent insurance agents seeking stable market options for their clients, Cincinnati Financial (NASDAQ: CINF) provides property casualty insurance, life insurance, and related financial services through independent agencies across 46 states.

Why Are We Cautious About CINF?

  1. Scale is a double-edged sword because it limits the company’s growth potential compared to its smaller competitors, as reflected in its below-average annual revenue increases of 6.8% for the last five years
  2. Day-to-day expenses have swelled relative to revenue over the last four years as its combined ratio increased by 8.4 percentage points
  3. Estimated book value per share growth of 2.8% for the next 12 months implies profitability will slow from its two-year trend

Cincinnati Financial is trading at $154.69 per share, or 1.7x forward P/B. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including CINF in your portfolio.

High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions

When Trump unveiled his aggressive tariff plan in April 2025, markets tanked as investors feared a full-blown trade war. But those who panicked and sold missed the subsequent rebound that’s already erased most losses.

Don’t let fear keep you from great opportunities and take a look at Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025).

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