He says it's going to get uglier before it gets better. The names with the most earnings risk are Men's Wearhouse [MW], Tiffany [TIF], Abercrombie & Fitch [ANF] and J. Crew [JCG].

Good pick

Short-term gain

#90

mw -
mkt cap - 2.68B
roa - 13.16
roe - 22.20
trailing p/e - 16.97
fwd p/e - 14.82
PEG - 1.1
# qtrs missed in last 4: NONE

Currently in a rapid growth phase.

From Barron's 5-21-07

"First-quarter EPS of 75 cents surpassed our 63 cents estimate...Weakness in the U.S. tailored business led to a [1.3% decrease in comps], while Canada remained solid and delivered a 5.8% increase. The gross margin rose by 354 basis points [3.54 percentage points]...We are raising our 2007 EPS forecast from $2.84 to $2.90 and 2008 outlook from $3.18 to $3.35...Applying the softlines-sector P/E multiple average of 16 to our upwardly revised 2008 EPS estimate of $3.35, we are raising our [12-month] price target to $55 versus $50 previously."

Downgraded by Matrix Research from Buy to Hold

Been a great steady stock.

Men's Wearhouse (NYSE:MW) - This company is one that investors need to take seriously. They continue to be innovative with new concepts that keep them growing. This is managed like a mom and pop business but this may be one of the most creative national chains.

Crazy !!