(Baltimore Sun) — Now that the political pundits have had their say on the impact of the election, it’s time to consider what it means for investors and pocketbooks. The midterm election results and Republican takeover of the U.S. House improve the chances that the wealthy will be included in any extension of the Bush-era tax […]
(Inc) — The most successful companies are the ones that innovate. Unfortunately, innovation often comes with a hefty price tag. “You have to build the capability to be innovative,” says Michael Hitt, a professor of management at theMays Business School at Texas A&M University, and co-author of Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization. “Whatever is required in your particular […]
(Reuters) — Athletic gear giant Nike Inc (NKE.N) expects its revenue to rise more than 40 percent to $27 billion by 2015, helped by demand for its namesake athletic merchandise and fast-growing brands like Converse, the company said on Wednesday. “We’re going to continue to build, fuel and accelerate the Nike portfolio,” said Chief Executive […]
(SFGate.com) — The world of investment presents us with many paradoxes. One of these is the fact that, although there is an enormous body of literature out there, in the form of books, magazines, newspaper articles, seminars, internet sites, TV programs and so on, investment remains a tricky business, fraught with dangers and risks of […]
(seekingalpha.com) — Here is something that you may not realize about Warren Buffett: counting only his take-home pay, the Oracle of Omaha is a pauper compared to his peers. But as we all know, there is more to this story than meets the eye. The difference, in this case, is in the dividends. Read More…
(Forbes.com) — It is no accident that companies within a particular industry move in lock-step with one another. Companies in a single industry are forever bound by the type of product or service that they provide, and they are constantly competing with one another for market share, consumer acceptance and technological leadership in their particular […]