Hi Luther - It is possible [re: agenda.] However, Morningstar is a fairly decent org [incidentally, it is unlikely fund mgrs are influenced by Morningstar, who is trying to break into the stock side.] Fair is fair, it is not saying anything new. As a matter of interpretation, it acknowledges the Tice's episode is a case of projection. Having said that, the single comment that affects me is the cash flow relative to TYC's status as a momentum stock. Gorillas are gorillas b/c they are deep pocket in different ways. Like true Gorillas like MSFT, IBM and INTC, they have so much cash that they pay cash for a midsize co without blinking. Then, there are the virtual Gorillas, by virtue of their high stock price. Being a lazy investor that I am, I accepted the argument that TYC could manage growth internally, or via its cash flow. Now, 40x cash flow is giving me a bit of a pause.
What does it mean? Personally, I think TYC deserves better recognition than FTU - and definitely much much better than CD. If TYC becomes a darling of the street again, then it will likely to reclaim its virtual status. Couple that with a tighter financial management after this wakeup call, TYC probably will resume its uptrend [I admire your optimism of thinking TYC to make new hi after the 1st of the year though <g>] However, if worst comes to worst, TYC may suffer a bit of wall street self-fulfilling prophecy. And that doesn't include the general market conditions.
best, Bosco |
