Stabilizing the top line is very important for MarineMax to move forward with expansion.
The sale of MDS' analytical business should close by the end of the first quarter.
IAC has some valuable properties, but we're not sold on its overall strategy.
About 20 % of PetSmart's products are sold at mass merchants , with price points being 3 % - 5 % lower . Premium private - label pet food brands from mass merchants are an increasing threat . Challenging macroeconomic conditions could weigh on the demand for premium hard goods and services . Pet
Economic stability should drive near-term momentum for OfficeMax, but long-term industry concerns remain.
Staples is positioned to gain office products market share despite increasing competition.
We expect Office Depot's momentum to give way to mounting competitive pressures.
EBay's auction business remains under secular pressure.The company is facing mounting competition from Amazon AMZN, Google GOOG, and Yahoo YHOO, which offer alternatives for eBay's users, including competing auctions, online payment services, comparison shopping sites, ad search engines, and
IAC has some valuable properties, but we're not sold on its overall strategy.
Despite heavy ties to construction, Sherwin-Williams has weathered the downturn relatively well.