Markets
Piracy and the Video Streaming Market
With the rise of competing video streaming services, Netflix’s dominance in the online video streaming industry has begun to wane. Market saturation has increased in recent years and will continue to do so as new competing platforms emerge in 2019.... Continue reading...
Nio: China’s EV Answer to Tesla or Just Another Bust?
Nio is an electric vehicle (EV) company that has been making waves in the Chinese car industry. It is one of several new electric car companies that have emerged since the rise of rival Tesla Motors, founded by Elon Musk.... Continue reading...
Tech Unicorns Are Evolving Into What Exactly?
Technology start-ups worth over $1 billion, once considered unicorns, are now plentiful and old enough to herald a new generation behind them—one that looks increasingly sector-specific.
The spread of smartphones and cheap cloud computing have allowed tech start-ups like Uber ... Continue reading...
Amazon Poised to Shakeup Healthcare
Following through on its mission to be the “earth’s most customer centric company,” Amazon is positioned to enter the $3.5 trillion healthcare market. The sector takes up 18 percent of the United States’ GDP, making it an attractive target for... Continue reading...
Strong Signals for the Cell Phone Tower Industry
While most people use cellphones every few minutes, less thought is given to the complex network of businesses required to operate them. One such business that is often overlooked is the cell phone tower industry. The recent expansion of telecom... Continue reading...
Credit (Not Cash) Is King
It is the new norm among fast-casual restaurants to solely accept cashless payment options, rendering physical currency useless when customers walk through their doors. The move improves efficiency for restaurants and appeals to evolving consumer preferences away from cash. Despite... Continue reading...
Huawei Takes a Bite Out of Apple
Huawei, a prominent communications technology and smart device maker, produces smartphones and laptops that compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung. Based in China, Huawei has spread its influence throughout the world. Huawei leverages its technology, marketing and unique... Continue reading...
Russian Energy Still Reigns as Tsar on the International Market
When one thinks of the Russian Federation, several things come to mind: vodka, long winters, and oil. While the signature drink and climate of Russia will always be mainstays, after 2014 it appeared to many that Russian oil might no... Continue reading...
The Best of Both Worlds: Convertible Bonds
Most economics classes often start an investment unit delving into the two basic instruments for purchasing shares in a company: stocks and bonds. However, the financial integration of the two is often left unexplained and therefore untouched by many familiar... Continue reading...
Blockchain’s Impact on Platform Data Security
The platform business model has become a dominant force in today’s economy, as companies like Uber, eBay and Airbnb have disrupted their respective industries through eliminating barriers to entry and increasing ease of transactions. Platforms have certainly added value and... Continue reading...
