Joseph Gacinga
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Recent Articles by Joseph Gacinga
Mar 2, 2014
by Joseph Gacinga
Should Costco Open Physical Stores in China?
Costco plans to open online stores aimed at the Chinese market. By selling online, the warehouse retailer will, however, have a hard time duplicating the 'treasure hunt' shopping experience that has made the company so popular and successful in its home market.
Feb 28, 2014
by Joseph Gacinga
Why Hewlett-Packard Can Still Soar
HP investors were not happy that the company's latest results showed it's still relying heavily on traditional businesses. However, the company's foray into 3D printing could help levitate shares since 3D stocks have proven to be popular with investors.
Feb 27, 2014
by Joseph Gacinga
Will Smartphones Eventually Kill Gaming Consoles?
Despite the wild popularity of mobile gaming, and the proliferation of smartphones around the world, gaming consoles will continue to serve a niche that cannot realistically be filled by smartphones, primarily due to physical constraints inherent in smartphones.
Feb 23, 2014
by Joseph Gacinga
Will Rising Coffee Prices Bite Into Coffee Brewers' Profits?
Will rising coffee prices have a big impact on the profitability of coffee brewers such as Starbucks and Dunkin' Brands? Whether you're a panicked shareholder or simply an aficionado of these brewers' delectable java, it's important to get your head around this critical issue. Either way your wallet may thank you for it.
Feb 22, 2014
by Joseph Gacinga
How Will Costco Expand Its Members’ Shopping Baskets?
Costco is looking into other ways of growing its revenue other than relying on its membership fees. This will give the giant retailer long-term and sustainable means to grow both its top and bottom-lines for many years to come.
Feb 20, 2014
by Joseph Gacinga
Is Oracle’s Server Division a Losing Proposition?
Oracle is unlikely to sell off its floundering server division, despite the segment's steadily declining revenue. The company is still in the process of re-engineering Sun's legacy x86 and SPARC servers into higher-margin servers that can compete favorably with the Unix platforms of companies such as IBM and HP.
Feb 19, 2014
by Joseph Gacinga
Is Cisco the New Microsoft?
Cisco has been unfairly criticized for its declining revenues, with investors likening it to Microsoft and its fall from grace. However, the company's business-model transitions and its foray into the Internet of Things will help Cisco turn around its fortunes.
Feb 19, 2014
by Joseph Gacinga
Free Windows Is Not the Silver Bullet for Microsoft
It's not very likely that Microsoft will take Apple's lead and offer future upgrades for its Windows OS for free in a bid to lure more customers to upgrade. Cost is not the main hindrance for most customers stuck with older Windows versions, and Microsoft might not see any significant increase in adoption of newer Windows versions to justify foregoing the revenue it gets from these upgrades.
Feb 15, 2014
by Joseph Gacinga
Give UPS a Get-out-of-Jail Free Pass
UPS' inability to handle the larger-than-expected delivery volumes over the holidays was to a large extent not the company's fault, as the situation was rather exacerbated by foul weather. The company remains a sound investment, and expects to make impressive top and bottom-line gains in fiscal 2014.
Feb 14, 2014
by Joseph Gacinga
Clash of the Titans: Comcast Versus Charter on Time Warner Takeover
Comcast has finally made its own independent offer to Time Warner after Charter's bid was rejected as too low. The merger will see Comcast increase its U.S. pay-TV market share to close to 30%, and also acquire Time Warner's considerable assets.
Feb 12, 2014
by Joseph Gacinga
Why Microsoft-Nokia Naysayers Could Be Dead Wrong
Many observers are pointing out the recent sale of Motorola by Google as a sign that Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia is doomed to fail. But, Microsoft's deal is fundamentally different from Google's, and has a good chance of being successful.
Feb 6, 2014
by Joseph Gacinga
Chipotle Shares Rally Massively: Anybody Remember BJ's Restaurants?
Despite its highly impressive growth record, Chipotle shares still look a bit too pricey when compared to its peers in the space. This places the shares at an elevated risk of a huge downturn in case the company falters and fails to meet investors' heightened expectations for growth in the near-term.
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