Markets
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...
Horizontal Disruption and Private Equity Dominance Will Drive 2019 TMT M&A
Spending on technology acquisitions moved at a record pace in 2018. Technology giants including Microsoft, SAP and Salesforce announced billion-dollar deals after not completing any in 2017. Private equity firms spent more money on technology sector acquisitions than ever before.... Continue reading...
The Dominance of Visa
In this era, cash is no longer king. Even in a recession, there is no guarantee that cash will ever reign supreme again due to the efficiency and influence of alternative payment mechanisms. Visa is not only the world leader... Continue reading...
Brightview IPO & the Landscaping Market
The easiest way a kid could make money growing up was either to start a lemonade stand or mow their neighbor’s lawn. The latter, however, seems to be a dying breed. The landscaping industry, like many others, is seeing rapid... Continue reading...
Selecting an Investment Manager
The financial world’s focus on investment managers is intense. Everyone involved in finance, from hosts on CNBC, to everyday investors looking for funds and fund managers to learn from and copy, is extremely interested in successful firms and what makes... Continue reading...
