General Electric (GE:NYSE) was an original member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average when it began in 1896. Today, they will be replaced by Walgreens (WBA:NYSE). The DJIA was …
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Fat Premium of the Day
Abiomed (ABMD:NASDAQ) is a leading provider of medical devices that provide circulatory support. The stock has been on a tear lately, eclipsing $430/share. The 7/20/18 260 calls …
It’s A Question of Risk
Most, if not all, individual investors don't understand the concept of risk. No one is interested in the efficient frontier. Risk is often only contemplated in hindsight: after the …
LOOK OUT FIVE BELOW (FIVE)
Five Below (FIVE:NASDAQ) is a Philadelphia, PA based retailer with 600 stores in 32 states. They describe themselves on their website as "a leading high-growth value retailer …
Trump is Proof
Historically, it's been thought that markets hate uncertainty. It's proven to be the case for hundreds of years...until now. With the current administration in the White House, …
Exclusive: ‘Where can I buy?’ – Google makes push to turn product searches into cash
Alphabet Inc's Google routinely fields product queries from millions of shoppers. Now it wants to take a cut of their purchases, too. — Read on …
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Facebook failing, Zuckerberg and Sandberg absent: commentary
Facebook's reaction to Cambridge Analytica flap shows a company that has lost control of its platform and message. Meanwhile, top execs are selling billions worth of shares. — Read …
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Nixon’s Chandelier
I've been reading Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive, by Harvey Mackay. The book deals quite a bit with negotiation and perception of value . About halfway through the …
Maslow &The Meal Delivery Business
When Maslow created his Hierarchy of Needs, he cited Physiological, Safety, Belongingness, Esteem and Self Actualization needs. He left out convenience. These days, most people …
Under Armour Going Under Water?
Under Armour (UA:NYSE) is engaged in the development, marketing and distribution of branded performance apparel, footwear and accessories for men,women and youth. The company is …
Something Cooking at Zoes?
If you read enough about successful investors, very few of them have madetheir fortunes by investing in things that they don't understand. Peter Lynch was the champion of investing …
WalMart’s Pioneering Ways
WalMart (NYSE:WMT) has probably been the most innovative retail company in the history of industry. Granted, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has changed the way we view the shopping …