How High Is Up for The iPhone?
October 22, 2009
Apple increases iPhone sales 7% to 7.4 mln in Q3 | www.telecompaper.com
With over 20 million iPhones sold in fiscal 2009, the iPhone appears to be just beginning to build steam. Too soon to ask how long Apple can continue its dominance, the question is how dominant can it become.
Who Exactly Does Dell Want To Be?
October 20, 2009
Dell's Extreme Makeover | www.businessweek.com
Michael Dell is clearly working very hard to makeover Dell, but makeover to what? I think one of the biggest challenges right now is it’s not clear who the new Dell is, or how they want to be seen, aside from successful.
Burger King Shuffling The Deck?
October 16, 2009
Burger King's New Restaurant Design | adage.com
Is Burger King playing with a full deck?McDonalds wins this game hands down.Other QSR's such as Carl's, Hardees, Wendys, & Jack In The Box are eager to play, so in my opinion, I would fold this idea right now.
Federal Gov’t Takes Leadership Role in the 2020 Carbon Footprint Reduction Goal
October 8, 2009
Obama requires agencies to set new energy reductions goals | www.federaltimes.com
An U.S. Federal Executive Order (E.O.) labeled Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance was issued on 10/5/09. The E.O. requires agency heads to develop a strategy to measure, report, and reduce their carbon footprint. Some deliverables are due as soon as Q1, 2010. Are...
October 7, 2009
Climate Change: How to Invest for the Possibility | seekingalpha.com
The social awareness of climate change presents an opportunity to capitalize on firms providing net benefits to the global carbon footprint.
Walmart, DVDs, Redbox And A Better Value Proposition
October 5, 2009
Wal-Mart Scales Back DVD Displays | online.wsj.com
While it always makes sense to cut slow movers in favor of faster moving, more popular merchandise, when it comes to DVDs and Walmart there's a greater dynamic at play - physical media is losing it's appeal with many customers, and Redbox has begun offeringa far superior value proposition for Walmart...
As Isaac Mizrahi Builds His Design Empire, Liz Claiborne's Slump Continues
October 5, 2009
Isaac Mizrahi's First Shop | www.wwd.com
Is it possible for Isaac Mizrahi to return the Liz Claiborne NY brand to its former glory, while, at the same time work with QVC to design and hawk a mass appeal apparel line on television; build his own designer level brand (complete with with runway shows during fashion week) and open his firstretail...
Weak Execution Responsible For Weak Palm Pre Sales?
September 28, 2009
Palm Raising Cash Amid Losses, Weak Pre Sales | www.wirelessweek.com
After much hope and hype, the Palm Pre ranked 10th in Gartner’s Q2 2009 smartphone share, and was simply lumped in the “other” category – ouch. Yes, the Palm Pre really needs another service provider partner besides Sprint – preferably Verizon. But even if that happens, there’s something else they...
JPMorgan, the man who encouraged lending
September 26, 2009
How to Stop a Credit Card Payment Increase | www.mainstreet.com
During the last major financial meltdown or depression, JPMorgan, the man who encouraged lending by laying down the gauntlet to his peers, single handedly stimulated the economy. He knew that the severe times dictated new and severe lending techniques. I believe there is going to be an even LARGERbacklash...
HP - Willing To Give Up Control To Get Control
September 24, 2009
H-P Wields Its Clout to Undercut PC Rivals | online.wsj.com
In the fast paced, low margin, short life-cycle world of PCs, giving up control to get control can really work. To that end, HP has wisely taken a page from eMachines, and then Gateway’s, highly successful retail models for partnering for shared success.
AT&T, Inc. versus Verizon Wireless – Misleading Information? Wow!!!
November 4, 2009
The Effects of US Hispanic Media Concentration for Advertisers and Investors
November 3, 2009
Good news for both the Data Loss Prevention and the Encryption Marketplace
November 3, 2009
Apple Gets a Lukewarm Reception in China – Is Anyone Surprised? I Am Not
November 2, 2009
The European Commission's Own 2.6GHz Band Decision Is Seriously Flawed
November 3, 2009
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