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Just as your pulse is checked during a routine physical, free cash flow is used as an indicator of a company's health. It equals the cash brought in from operations minus the money needed to pay the bills. Think about leftover money in your checking account after you pay this month's bills.
Investors and analysts see this leftover money as a gauge of a company's ability to perform. It is available for transactions such as handing out dividends and working on new products.
Some argue free cash flow is wrongly overshadowed by the emphasis often placed on earnings. Earnings numbers can be manipulated and don't always tell the whole story -- and earnings don't mean much if there's nothing left over after a company pays its expenses. Even if you bring in a six-figure salary, but no money left after paying the bills, are you in great financial shape?
You don't have to be Einstein to figure out free cash flow. To calculate the number, subtract the company's expenditures and dividends from its operating cash flow.
If the free cash flow is written in red ink, it doesn't necessarily signal curtains. This is common for young companies looking to grow. It also could be a result of heavy investments, which in the long run could be worth a standing ovation.
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Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Next Inning Technology Announces Investment Opinion, Updates Outlooks for SanDisk, PMC-Sierra, Entropic Communications, Blue Coat Systems, and VMWare
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PRINCETON, N.J., Jul 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com), a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for SanDisk (Nasdaq: SNDK), PMC-Sierra (Nasdaq: PMCS), Entropic Communications (Nasdaq: ENTR), Blue Coat Systems (Nasdaq: BCSI), and VMWare (NYSE: VMW).
In a series of reports released in March, Editor Paul McWilliams advised readers it was time to buy specific tech stocks. All of his selections went up significantly with some nearly doubling. Realizing the highs we were seeing in mid-May were unlikely to hold, McWilliams released a special report as the markets were peaking that month suggesting to his readers it was time to take some profits or at least hedge long positions with covered calls. Now that prices have declined, sharply in some cases, the big question on investors' minds is whether it's time to jump back in. In a series of special reports coving roughly 70 of the most dynamic tech companies in the world, McWilliams presents both the data and his opinions on which stocks to buy and which to avoid. Click the link below to read his updated thoughts and enjoy a 21-day free trial of Next Inning:
https://www.nextinning.com/subscribe/index.php?refer=bw694
In response to a subscriber's question, McWilliams wrote: "I think the change in VMWare's guidance, in and of itself, had a minimal impact on the stock in comparison to it being a wakeup call to the relatively high valuation the stock was still holding and the concern stirred by the news of a CEO change. While the new CEO certainly has sterling credentials, which is likely exactly what VMWare needs at this stage versus entrepreneurial leadership, a change of this nature, particularly when coupled with even a modest lowering of expectations, creates uncertainty..."
McWilliams also looks at these topics:
-- McWilliams is well known for his bearish view of memory manufacturers. However, in his special State of Tech report he advised readers that there are reasons to think differently about SanDisk at this juncture. What does he see that he thinks Wall Street is missing?
-- Is PMC-Sierra threatened by Broadcom's moves into the GPON market? Does McWilliams believe Wall Street has overreacted and there is reason to buy at PMC-Sierra at its currently depressed price? How does he think Entropic will be impacted by Broadcom's new GPON product that includes a MOCA interface?
-- Is a risk-averse Wall Street overly discounting Blue Coat and ignoring the track record of Blue Coat's management?
-- Has VMWare's plunge opened up a buying opportunity for investors? Are there other players in the virtualization space McWilliams think investors should consider ahead of VMWare?
Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 224% since its inception versus 77% for the Nasdaq.
About Next Inning:
Next Inning is a subscription financial newsletter focused on technology stocks. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 20+-year industry veteran.
NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with CRD #131926. Interested parties may visit adviserinfo.sec.gov for additional information. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.
SOURCE: Indie Research Advisors, LLC
Next Inning Technology Research Marcie Martin, 1-888-278-5515
Copyright Business Wire 2008
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