This week’s reading list is packed.

When stocks are mentioned in articles or newsletters, I like to check it first against the Action Score and start from there. An easy way to decide whether to investigate further or not.

Stocks mentioned in the articles:

• Footlocker (FL) short thesis: Rated a B by the Action Score. With a lot of retail stocks struggling and getting hit hard, it’s an easy pass for me.
• Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) long thesis: Rated a D. Looks like this is what I call a “Mom&Pop” stock. Quality is good, but value and growth not so much.
• Cardtronics (CATM) short thesis: Rated a C, and what I call a “Borderline Stock” in our Action Score universe. On the edge of going either way.
• Chipotle (CMG) thesis:  An F. Not a company I’m willing to spend much time on with all the other opportunities out there but an interesting viewpoint of what the potential long thesis could be.

Old School Value Articles You May Have Missed

• Does it Pass the Sniff Test?
• 19 Biases Causing You to Look Foolish and Make Bad Decisions
• Reflections on the Ten Attributes of Great Investors

What We’re Reading in the Media

• Warren Buffett’s “2 List” Strategy: How to Maximize Your Focus and Master Your Priorities
• Graham & Doddsville Winter 2017 newsletter by Columbia Business school is out
• Does Chipotle’s Valuation Offer a Margin of Safety?
• Curing the Addiction to Growth

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