We spend it in cash and transfer it with smartphones, but how many of us know its history? Here’s a […]
It’s possible to make six figures reselling used stuff online
Brittany Jones-Cooper Yahoo Finance Last June, my mother Rita retired after working the same job for 31 years. She’s 60 […]
Importance of ROIC: “Reinvestment” vs “Legacy” Moats
By John Huber, I’ve talked a lot about the importance of the concept of return on invested capital (ROIC), and […]
Have a hobby of collectibles – they can be your alternative investment
Many investors constantly look for alternative investments that can be more attractive than expensive equities and low-yielding bonds. Collectibles for […]
E-Commerce is a Bear
By Andy Dunn, In two decades of e-commerce in the US, we have produced only two standalone e-commerce companies of […]
Which Internet Stock Is the Most Overvalued?
By John Cassidy, NewYorker, This was the week that some Internet stocks hit an air pocket. Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pandora […]
EBay’s Strategy for Taking On Amazon
EBay’s Strategy for Taking On Amazon By JEFF HIMMELMAN A blue BMW crossed the cracked parking lot and rolled to […]
How Alibaba Could Underprice Amazon, and Other Things You Should Know
By Danielle Kucera, Bloomberg, Here’s an SAT analogy test for you: Alibaba is to China as [blank] is to the […]
Why Amazon Is on a Warehouse Building Spree
For a company whose showrooms are all online, Amazon.com (AMZN) spends a staggering amount on bricks and mortar. The e-commerce giant has invested […]
Billionaire Ma’s Alibaba Gets Nod to Stir Up Loans: China Credit
By Lulu Yilun Chen, From Bloomberg, China has authorized billionaire Jack Ma’s Alibaba Group to expand funding for its online […]