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Alex Planes

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Recent Articles by Alex Planes

Mar 2, 2014 by Alex Planes

The 5 Most Expensive Cars of All Time

Like rare works of art, classic cars can be a great long-term investment -- if you have more money than you know what to do with.

Mar 2, 2014 by Alex Planes

Which Tech Company Is the Most Dangerous Competitor in America?

The technology industry is always creating new challengers, but its largest companies have some foes they're keeping a closer eye on than most.

Mar 2, 2014 by Alex Planes

Is Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc. Destined for Greatness?

A housing-market rebound has propelled Lumber Liquidators to new heights, but the easy gains may soon be gone if interest rates rise.

Mar 1, 2014 by Alex Planes

Comcast and Verizon Want to Kill Net Neutrality to Survive, But We Can't Let That Happen

Two of America's largest ISPs have been fighting back hard against regulation that has helped American tech companies lead the world in online innovation, and their victory could stifle economic growth over the long run.

Mar 1, 2014 by Alex Planes

Is ConAgra Foods, Inc. Destined for Greatness?

Packaged-food supplier ConAgra (CAG) has lagged behind the organic movement, but it's hardly standing still in this changing industry.

Feb 28, 2014 by Alex Planes

Why Willbros Group Inc Shares Surged

Is this meaningful? Or just another movement?

Feb 28, 2014 by Alex Planes

Here's Why the Dow Doesn't Care About Today's Slow-Growth GDP Report

The economy didn't improve as much as expected, but there are explanations aplenty for the shortfall.

Feb 28, 2014 by Alex Planes

Is Safeway, Inc. Destined for Greatness?

Despite selling off a big chunk of itself to raise capital, Safeway might not be able to thrive without outside help.

Feb 27, 2014 by Alex Planes

Why Laredo Petroleum Inc. Shares Plunged

Is this meaningful? Or just another movement?

Feb 27, 2014 by Alex Planes

Is Joining the Dow a Kiss of Death for Big Tech Stocks?

None of the tech companies on the Dow have outperformed the index since joining, which says as much about the Dow's methodology as it does about the stocks themselves.

Feb 26, 2014 by Alex Planes

Can Bad Winter Weather Really Hurt America's Economy?

The past few months have been brutal for the East Coast, but historically notable storms haven't slowed economic growth, so there's little reason to worry about a weather-driven downturn.

Feb 25, 2014 by Alex Planes

Why Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Shares Rocked the Market Today

Is this meaningful? Or just another movement?

Feb 25, 2014 by Alex Planes

Why Bloomin' Brands Inc. Shares Served Up a Feast of Gains Today

Is this meaningful? Or just another movement?

Feb 25, 2014 by Alex Planes

Here's What You Don't Know About Coke, Today's Best Dow Stock

The world's largest soft-drink company has helped create a lot more consumer history than you might think.

Feb 25, 2014 by Alex Planes

Morgan Stanley's "Utopian Society" Will Be Built By Tesla Motors Inc. Is It Time to Call a Top?

A recent research report about the electric-car maker is full of hope and hot air, but its targets are so far off as to be utterly meaningless.

Feb 24, 2014 by Alex Planes

Here's What You Don't Know about UnitedHealth Group, Today's Best Dow Stock

One of the Dow's latest additions has been one of the market's best stocks for the past three decades.

Feb 23, 2014 by Alex Planes

Do You Live in One of America's Most Innovative States?

Some states contribute more to the American pursuit of knowledge and progress than others, and there's more than one way to rank them.

Feb 23, 2014 by Alex Planes

Is Starbucks Corporation Destined for Greatness?

The world's largest coffee chain hasn't let a multibillion-dollar loss slow it down. How will Starbucks (SBUX) fare in 2014?

Feb 23, 2014 by Alex Planes

You Won't Believe How Much an iPhone Really Costs Around the World

Americans are used to subsidies that push prices to the floor, but smartphone buyers in other countries have to shell out hundreds of dollars more for their iPhones.

Feb 23, 2014 by Alex Planes

Is Expedia Inc. Destined for Greatness?

The online travel market is fiercely competitive, but Expedia (EXPE) has carved out a space for growth and rewarded shareholders in the process.

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