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Good morning. While investors are focused on earnings, trends such as sales can provide... It’s the monthly jobs numbers today and they’re not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May. [Trading Tips] Good morning. While investors are focused on earnings, trends such as sales can provide an important clue for how a company is performing operationally. One subtle trend is to watch a company’s inventory. Rising inventories can be troublesome, as it could be a sign of slowing sales or overproduction. And to clear inventory, companies often have to engage in steep discounts. The latest example Lululemon (LULU), which recently saw its inventories jump to $1.8 billion. That’s a lot of yoga pants. Traders should watch this trend, as it can be a sign of a company in trouble. The good news? Declining inventories can be a sign of improving pricing power. 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