Mark Zuckerburg may have a new movie coming out about his dealings with Facebook and a previous “partner” in the enterprise, but on the minds of investors isn’t a scandal. Nope, we’re looking toward an IPO. Read more…
In light of terrible business decisions in the past, General Motors is really stepping up its game with a new brand of hybrid…the Chevy Volt. The car, which will cost $41,000, is placed perfectly to dominate its competition, both in the price and its future branding. I love this thing. Read more…
The summer earnings season is off with a bang. Banks are reporting higher revenues and generally lower loan losses while manufacturers and retail outlets post growth on their bare bones staffing. Bottomline profits are great for a year, but after that, the year-over-year statistics aren’t so pretty. Read more…
When the federal deficit reaches levels the country has never before seen, politicians get excited about any possibility to raise revenues. A recent approach, one designed to reduce speculation while increasing revenue, is spreading around the world. The financial transaction tax. Read more…
I like companies that sell something other than low price. When I’m looking for a stock that will perform, I want it to sell two things: a brand, or easy. Yes, easy, or convenience, is a product. Read more…
Diversification is a must have in any portfolio. But when it comes to our regular, routine, put the food on the table income, so many of us forget what diversification is all about. Many times we see couples that work in the same industry, or even in the same business, or small business owners who have only a few customers or clients. While diversification in your investment portfolio is important, it is even more important in your income statement. Read more…
You really can tell a lot about a company by looking at how it handles issues with its customers. People don’t like to be lied to, nor they don’t like it when you beat around the bush, they just want a solution. Read more…
Tesla Motors has drawn a strong following from gearheads and investors alike, but there are still several problems that need to be overcome. Read more…
Big businesses love economic recession. Recessions allow big business to borrow cheaper, price out smaller businesses, and use the power of government through regulations to squash upcoming competitors. Read more…
It seems as though both businesses, international soccer and international finance, would be on opposite ends of the spectrum. And they are, but that doesn’t mean the underlying fundamentals are really that different. Read more…
Keeping up with our fundamental indicators week (maybe a month, we’ll see 
) I’d like to talk a little bit about analysis known as Growth At a Reasonable Price. This form of analysis was adopted most prominently by Peter Lynch as a great way to find undervalued stock with strong earnings and growth potential. Read more…
Return on Equity is one of the most basic fundamental indicators that investors have to get a very quick glimpse at how well a certain company is performing. Read more…
In times of poor economic performance, it is time to get back to the basics of investing. One of the most important numbers you should be interested in is the net profit margins, I’ll explain why after the jump. Read more…
