Oct 10, 2013 by austin smithVisa & MasterCard: The World's Best Businesses I'll Never BuyVisa and MasterCard are wonderful companies to own, but I won't buy.
Oct 9, 2013 by austin smithAsk a Fool: What Is the Future of Lennar Homes?Homebuilders can't keep up with the incredible U.S. demand levels these days. But is Lennar the right play for investors to take advantage of this?
Aug 30, 2013 by austin smithCostco Canada: A Success StoryA look at the dynamics of operating in different markets worldwide.
Aug 30, 2013 by austin smithE-Commerce and Mobile: Nowhere to Go but UpOnline commerce is clearly growing, but how fast? Blue Nile's CEO shares his projections.
Aug 29, 2013 by austin smithCostco CEO: "China Will Always Be There"Costco has no immediate plans to explore locations in China; Craig Jelinek explains why not.
Aug 25, 2013 by austin smith and Mark ReethOfficial Evidence That the Stock Market Is InsaneThere's no question: The market is absolutely out of its mind.
Aug 25, 2013 by austin smith and Mark ReethWho Wins the Future of the Mortgage Market?Which of these companies is going to be the next priceline.com?
Aug 24, 2013 by austin smith and Mark ReethWhy Mortgage Rates Could Stay Low ForeverHere's why these online real estate companies could be the competitive force that drives down interest rates for good.
Aug 24, 2013 by austin smithWhy Aren't More Vehicles Running on Natural Gas?Are there any roadblocks to natural gas development? What about patent expiration?
Aug 24, 2013 by austin smith and Mark ReethThe Tesla Model S Is the World's Best Car, for NowTesla's Model S may just be the best car available today. The problem is, the market knows it.
Aug 24, 2013 by austin smithSmaller-Format Urban Stores? Not for Costco, Thanks.We discuss why city locations aren’t a great fit for a retailer like Costco.
Aug 24, 2013 by austin smithThe 5 American Cities Most Threatened by Rising Interest RatesWhen interest rates head higher, it's bad news for buyers in these cities.
Aug 22, 2013 by austin smith2 Retail Trends Costco Is Focused OnThe Costco CEO discusses two retail trends for investors to watch.
Aug 22, 2013 by austin smithDoes Natural Gas Make Sense for Rail and Marine Engines?There is a compelling case for the development of large natural gas applications such as rail and marine engines.
Aug 21, 2013 by austin smith3 Things to Watch for as Retail EvolvesThe Blue Nile exec shares three trends he believes will affect retail over the next five years.
Aug 21, 2013 by austin smithMass Adoption of Natural Gas Vehicles: What if?An industry leader considers the implications of large-scale adoption of natural gas for light vehicles.
Aug 21, 2013 by austin smithAdvantages of Natural Gas EnginesWestport's director of technology explains some of the advantages of natural gas powered vehicles.
Aug 20, 2013 by austin smithCostco CEO Reflects on New RoleWhat has changed, and what hasn’t -- Craig Jelinek looks back on his first 18 months as CEO of Costco.
Aug 20, 2013 by austin smithElectric vs. Natural Gas VehiclesElectric cars offer some of the same benefits as ones powered by natural gas, but they have limitations.