Are State-Run Savings Plans a Good Idea?
Of course this sounds like a great idea, because saving early and often is the best way to secure a comfortable retirement. However, there...
Despite Retailer Slaughter, Sales Strong
Despite a year or retailers suffering or going bankrupt, consumers came out strong in July. Retail sales increased by 0.6% in the month. The...
iHollywood: Are You Ready for Apple Shows?
Apple is gearing up to produce or acquire its own video content. The company is looking for around ten TV shows to finance.
The $1...
Can United Technologies Expand its Most Profitable Business?
United Technologies, the Connecticut based conglomerate that build elevators, jet engines, and HVAC systems, is attempting to purchase Rockwell Collins. Based in Iowa, Rockwell...
Are Apple and Facebook Stock Finally Losing Their Luster?
For years now hedge funds, institutions, and retail investors have been loading up the shares of a very small sliver of the stock market....
Can You Pick the Massive Energy Winners and Losers?
Electric vehicles are poised to take over the roads as regulatory, innovation, and cost hurdles are surmounted. Here The Economist explains the prospects for...
Bond Market Warning Signs
Will last week's $1.8 billion financing of Tesla, a company with no profits, mark the pinnacle of this debt bubble?
It's possible. But whether or...
Amazon is Killing Malls, Here’s How They’re Fighting Back
America's malls are dying. Malls built around antiquated big box retailers are fighting for their lives. The big retail stores are having their lunch...
These Manufacturers are Avoiding Amazon
It turns out, being part of the largest e-commerce retail operation in America isn't something every manufacturer wants. Manufacturers looking to protect their local...
My Concerns with the Vanguard Effect on Your Family’s Survival
You gotta love low prices. Look at what Amazon has done to retail with my Bezos Law. Look at what Vanguard has done to lower...