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By Jon D. Markman On November 14, 201804:10 PM Eastern
Computers as small and light as particles of dust are moving out of the realm of science fiction, according to a recent Wall Street Journal story.
It changes what is possible in computing. It...
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 12, 201804:30 PM Eastern
The corporate world is going green. While this transformation may not get the coverage that electric vehicles do, it’s a big trend change with larger implications.
General Motors (GM) announced...
By The Weiss Ratings Team On October 3, 201810:30 AM Eastern
More than 50% of seniors enrolling in Medicare during Open Enrollment find choosing the right plan confusing. With over 35% of seniors, not prepared to choose a plan that is right for...
By Tony Sagami On October 1, 201807:55 AM Eastern
Bitcoins — and other cryptocurrencies — are “mined” when computers solve a complex mathematical puzzle.
So, every time a Bitcoin is bought or sold, a computer must solve one of these complicated...
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 Sean Brodrick On August 23, 201811:55 AM Eastern
Here I am, hopping into a helicopter to take off and look at some hot uranium prospects, in Newfoundland, Canada. Boy, I can’t wait to find the next motherlode.
But wait! That isn’t...
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 Jon D. Markman On July 20, 201801:55 PM Eastern
Corporate earnings are set to rise more than 20%. Productivity gains in excess of 5% of global GDP are possible. And $650 billion of new industrial spending is likely.
That’s all according to...
By Jon D. Markman On June 6, 201802:22 PM Eastern
Apple (AAPL) has been a polished addition to just about any portfolio. Its shares are up 203% over the past five years. But as a technology company, Apple is thoroughly depressing. And this...