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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 16, 201802:41 PM Eastern
We see it happen two or three times every quarter. Stocks and even entire sectors get routed. And it’s all thanks to rumors that Amazon (AMZN) wants to enter their market space.
Today, techs are...
By Jon D. Markman On July 13, 201801:55 PM Eastern
Gaming is a lot bigger than you think. No, I’m not talking about slot machines and blackjack. Video gaming. And thanks to a partnership between Activision Blizzard (ATVI) and Disney (DIS), it’s...
By Tony Sagami On July 9, 201807:55 AM Eastern
“Every single company we talk to is looking at how they can apply blockchain to various areas.”
— Mark Russinovich, CTO, Microsoft Azure
I was a retail stockbroker at the Seattle Merrill...
By Jon D. Markman On June 15, 201804:50 PM Eastern
About once every three months, a fever erupts over fears of a robot apocalypse. It usually coincides with new images of scary robotic dogs, or talk of autonomous killer drones.
This week...
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...
By Jon D. Markman On June 1, 201802:30 PM Eastern
I have a confession. As an investor, I don’t like surprises.
S&P Global (SPGI) has been around for 150 years. This company is best-known as the keeper of the Standard and Poor’s Indexes. It...
By Jon D. Markman On May 30, 201803:01 PM Eastern
For retailers, succeeding in the “Amazon age” is a grind. It’s possible, but it requires focus, discipline … and a touch of fearlessness.
Just look at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI),...
By Tony Sagami On May 28, 201811:55 AM Eastern
Memorial Day, originally known as “Decoration Day,” was created in 1868 in order to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers that died during the Civil War.
Today, it honors all the...
By Jon D. Markman On May 23, 201805:04 PM Eastern
Since 1975, Sun Communities (SUI) has been flying under the radar. Managers have been buying and operating trailer parks. And they have been making a fortune for shareholders.
This month, the...