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By Jon D. Markman On June 24, 201902:00 PM Eastern
The gig economy is transforming the way people work, travel and buy products. Some of the companies behind these trends are household names.
Shopify (SHOP) is not one of those, but the tiny...
By Jon D. Markman On June 3, 201902:00 PM Eastern
It’s here: Politicians have been itching for greater oversight of big technology. Now the wheels have been set in motion.
The Washington Post reported Friday that the Federal Trade Commission...
By Sean Brodrick On May 23, 201910:00 AM Eastern
The market is running scared. Trade wars … presidential temper tantrums … trouble in the Middle East. You name it. There is a lot to be scared about. So why isn’t gold doing better?
This puzzles...
By Jon D. Markman On May 22, 201902:00 PM Eastern
There is this idea that old businesses can be easily remade into digital upstarts, if managers throw enough money at the process.
But that’s not really true. Just look at General Motors (GM).
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By Jon D. Markman On May 20, 201902:00 PM Eastern
If you believe in historical precedents, the trade war with China should have ended last week.
The Commerce Department announced Wednesday it would require all U.S. companies doing business with...
By Sean Brodrick On May 14, 201912:00 PM Eastern
Whether it’s gold, silver, uranium or oil, there’s one “commodity” that’s worth more than all of them combined …
People!
And it’s their health and well-being that matter most of all.
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By Jon D. Markman On April 17, 201902:15 PM Eastern
Poor Comcast (CMCSA). Two words never uttered by, well, anyone.
But this company is building a formidable digital business. And getting almost no credit.
The Philadelphia firm barely got a...
By Jon D. Markman On April 8, 201902:00 PM Eastern
Despite what you may have heard, Amazon.com is not killing retail. Shoppers actually like stores, and some are thriving like never before.
Home Depot (HD) is growing sales and net earnings the...
By Mike Larson On March 27, 201907:55 AM Eastern
In James Cameron’s Titanic movie, the “Iceberg Right Ahead!” warning comes too late. Nothing can stop the ill-fated ocean liner from its tragic date with destiny.
But in today’s market, it’s the...
By Jon D. Markman On March 4, 201902:00 PM Eastern
Carmakers keep rushing into shotgun weddings, with each bringing a substantial dowry of technology to the marriage.
BMW and Mercedes announced Feb. 27 a new, long-term agreement to pool their...