Jan 27, 2016 by James Sullivan40% Growth for Amazon.com, Inc. on Cyber Monday Is Only Part of the StoryFour new Amazon marketplaces have the potential to be big successes for the e-tailer.
Jan 25, 2016 by James SullivanUnder Armour, Inc. Teams Up With International Business Machines Corp. to Get You HealthyUnder Armour's partnership with IBM should strengthen both companies.
Jan 22, 2016 by James SullivanAmazon.com, Inc. and Netflix, Inc.: Sit Back, Fasten Your Seat Belt, and StreamStreaming services are partnering with airlines. What does it mean for customers and shareholders?
Jan 17, 2016 by James SullivanTakeaways From Amazon's Holiday SeasonAmazon's Prime growth, its international presence, and the development of its digital personal assistant help make it a compelling investment opportunity.
Jan 17, 2016 by James SullivanStarbucks' Fascinating Holiday Drink Map Reveals a Larger Strategy Starbucks is a giant company, but nevertheless tailors its products with local preferences in mind.
Jan 15, 2016 by James SullivanCan Good Karma (Drone) Save GoPro Inc.?GoPro took a beating in 2015. Can its new drone -- Karma -- help to turn its fortunes around in 2016?
Jan 13, 2016 by James SullivanCan Baidu Deliver to Shareholders by Delivering Food?Baidu is investing heavily into what it calls transaction services, and Baidu Takeout Delivery is a major prong of this long-term strategy.
Jan 13, 2016 by James SullivanWhy Retailers Love Gift Cards So MuchGift cards mean money for the recipient and the store.
Jan 12, 2016 by James SullivanWhich Stock Has a Better Chance to Recover: Twitter Inc or GoPro Inc.?After tumbling in 2015, will shares of Twitter and GoPro rebound this year?
Jan 11, 2016 by James SullivanIs There an Oscar in Amazon's Future?CEO Jeff Bezos said, "We want to win an Oscar." This is not a vanity play but a way to grow the number of Prime members, which is one of Amazon's most important metrics.
Jan 8, 2016 by James SullivanIs Alcohol-Free Guinness a Smart Move for Diageo plc (ADR)?Alcohol-free Guinness is coming to Indonesia. What does this mean for Diageo?
Jan 5, 2016 by James SullivanAmazon.com, Inc. Is Making Headway in IndiaAmazon's recent investment in an Indian startup speaks to the company's larger goals and overall business strategy.
Dec 31, 2015 by James SullivanWhat Does This New Hire Mean for International Business Machines Corp?Can a recent hire in the Watson Health Unit help turn IBM's fortunes around?
Dec 30, 2015 by James SullivanBaidu Inc. Takes Another Step Beyond Search With Autonomous CarBaidu plans to have self-driving cars on the road in the next few years.
Dec 26, 2015 by James SullivanLocation Is Shake Shack Inc.'s Secret SauceShake Shack's expansion plans and site-picking expertise should help make it a solid long-term investment.
Dec 25, 2015 by James SullivanApple Inc.'s Latest Move in China Shows Why Baidu Inc. Needs "Transaction Services," aka Online-to-OfflineApple is moving into China with its music streaming service. Baidu is trying to hold strong, but is smartly focusing on what really matters: transaction services.
Dec 23, 2015 by James SullivanWhy Starbucks Corporation Has One of the Best Dividends AroundStarbucks' stock currently yields less than 1.4%, but its cash flow, growth opportunities, and history of raising the payout make it one of the most promising dividend stocks in the market today.
Dec 21, 2015 by James SullivanBaidu Inc. Is Getting a Boost From Amazon.com, Inc.Baidu and Amazon recently formed a partnership with big potential upside for both and meaningful risk for neither.
Dec 21, 2015 by James SullivanE. Coli Scare: Why Costco Wholesale Corporation's Stock Has Been Less Affected Than Chipotle'sChipotle and Costco have both been touched by recent E.coli scares. What can we learn from the market's reaction to both?
Dec 18, 2015 by James SullivanNeed a Television in an Hour? Amazon Has You CoveredAmazon continues to invest in itself. This is great news for long-term shareholders.