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By Jon D. Markman On November 9, 201801:55 PM Eastern
The branding is perfect: No lines, no checkouts, no registers. Retail is going people-less. Technology can replace cashiers, and companies are racing to get there first.
The trend began with...
By Jon D. Markman On October 24, 201801:55 PM Eastern
Big, established sectors of the global economy are being overrun by agile, digital predators. And it is going to get much worse.
Uber is preparing for a 2019 public stock offering. According to...
By Gavin Magor On August 23, 201805:30 PM Eastern
They're all beating the S&P 500 this year and poised to keep outrunning the bull This run-up is remarkable. Wall Street barely blinks an eye at news from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue that would...
By Jon D. Markman On August 3, 201802:52 PM Eastern
It is Economics 101. The best business model involves strong sales and high profit margins. Sadly, the combination almost never happens.
Apple (AAPL) almost got there in the past quarter. The...
By Mike Larson On July 19, 201811:55 AM Eastern
One of my fondest memories as an investment analyst was attending and presenting on the 2016 Money, Metals & Mining Cruise. It gave me a chance to share my market views — and “talk shop” — with...
By Mike Larson On July 18, 201807:55 AM Eastern
Two summers ago, I had the amazing opportunity to present on the 2016 Money, Metals & Mining Cruise. Just like the land-based conventions I’ve attended in the past (and the upcoming San Francisco...
By Jon D. Markman On July 6, 201801:55 PM Eastern
In the 1980s, President Reagan used to say the most terrifying words in the English language are “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” There was no need for further explanation.
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By Jon D. Markman On June 29, 201803:03 PM Eastern
Hong Kong researchers have successfully developed a 3D-printed nanoscale robot that can maneuver at a cellular level.
This week, Science Robotics, a leading robotics technical journal, published...
By Jon D. Markman On June 27, 201801:55 PM Eastern
Margins are razor-thin in the food industry. So when a bacteria outbreak like E. coli hits, it can really wreak havoc throughout the entire supply chain.
Now, 10 leading food companies plan to...
By Jon D. Markman On June 22, 201802:00 PM Eastern
Orlando International is now scanning all international arrivals/departures. This could escalate the surveillance state in a big way. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can create $3.5T to $5.8T in...