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John Casteele

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John Casteele is a freelance writer, editor, and occasional web cartoonist. He prefers long-term investments, largely in retail, medical, and tech.

Recent Articles by John Casteele

Jan 27, 2014 by John Casteele

Why Digital Distribution Won't Kill GameStop (Yet)

GameStop has been hurt by digital distribution trends, and will continue to hurt into the future. Rumors of its imminent demise may have been exaggerated, however.

Jan 25, 2014 by John Casteele

Can ABC Save 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' After All?

ABC's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." has received its share of criticism. Do recent revelations point to the show turning around, or will it just become harder for it to balance its plot threads?

Jan 20, 2014 by John Casteele

Why Did Warner Bros. Push 'Batman vs. Superman' Back a Year?

Warner Bros. announced that its upcoming superhero team-up "Batman vs. Superman" was being delayed by almost a year, moving its release to May 2016. Is this a sign of trouble for the film, or does the studio have a larger strategy?

Jan 15, 2014 by John Casteele

Can Anyone Get the Superhero TV Show Right?

Despite dominating the box office, superhero-related shows on television don't always perform well. Can upcoming shows learn from the mistakes of their predecessors and turn themselves into super-powered small-screen hits?

Jan 14, 2014 by John Casteele

Why Marvel's Riskiest Superhero Movies May Be Good Bets

In the next few years, Marvel Studios will release a couple of movies that lack the instant name recognition of its current blockbusters. While this move seems risky, films such as "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Ant-Man" may actually give it an advantage over competing franchises from other studios.

Jan 13, 2014 by John Casteele

Will PS Now Be a Digital Distribution Disruptor for Sony?

Sony's recently introduced PlayStation Now service seems like it could change the face of gaming. Is the game-streaming service as groundbreaking as it seems, or are there a few problems that might derail it along the way?

Jan 6, 2014 by John Casteele

Superhero Movies Are Big Business, But TV Might Be the Next Big Thing

There are a number of superhero films coming out in the next few years, and some are beginning to worry that the genre itself is becoming fatigued. For the companies behind the movies, though, there's more in the works than just the big-screen features.

Dec 31, 2013 by John Casteele

Is the Chromebook a Threat to Microsoft's OS Domination?

Google's Chromebook has seen an impressive amount of sales growth in the past year, and if this growth continues then it could become a major competitor against notebooks and PCs that run Windows. Rather than wait to see what happens, Microsoft is on the offensive and fighting back against the Chromebook surge.

Dec 30, 2013 by John Casteele

McDonald's Has More Problems Than Just Chicken Wings

McDonald's is currently sitting on a large pile of frozen chicken wings. Has it learned anything from this, or are those frozen wings a sign of deeper problems with the company?

Dec 26, 2013 by John Casteele

Will Windows Phone 8.1 Revolutionize Microsoft's Struggling Mobile Platform?

Microsoft continues to innovate with Windows Phone in hopes of closing the gap between it and the top two mobile operating systems. Are the upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 changes what the platform needs, or is it blindly copying Android and iOS?

Dec 22, 2013 by John Casteele

Netflix Keeps Growing, but Is It a Buy?

The growth story of Netflix is far from over. That doesn't necessarily mean that it's worth buying at the moment, though.

Dec 20, 2013 by John Casteele

Is the 3D Printing Industry a Growth Opportunity?

There's a lot of talk about 3D printing in the news and even in Congress. With so many things being said, it can sometimes be difficult to determine whether 3D printing is a growth industry or if it's just a passing fad.

Dec 18, 2013 by John Casteele

The Robots Are Coming: A Look Into Google's Purchase of Boston Dynamics and Amazon's Drone Plans

As more companies expand into groundbreaking new technologies, one has to wonder whether there's a strategy behind it or if it's all for show.

Dec 16, 2013 by John Casteele

Will SteamOS Upset the Balance of the Console War?

Valve has released a beta version of its SteamOS operating system, allowing anyone to build their own "Steam Machine." Will this have an impact on the console war, or is Valve aiming at a different target?

Dec 10, 2013 by John Casteele

Cereal Makers Are Feeling the Crunch

As cereal demand continues to decline, major cereal makers are diversifying their brands to try and make up the difference. Unfortunately, increased sales don't do much good if costs are growing faster than profits.

Dec 3, 2013 by John Casteele

Can Super Mario 3D World Save the Wii U?

Even with other companies getting most of the attention, Nintendo has a major hit on its hands going in to the holiday season. Will it be enough to overcome sluggish Wii U sales?

Nov 27, 2013 by John Casteele

Can the Lumia 520 Help Microsoft Control 15% of the Smartphone Market?

Microsoft hopes to control 15% of the mobile OS market share with Windows Phone by 2018. While this number seems a bit outlandish at first, do recent trends suggest that it might be possible?

Nov 25, 2013 by John Casteele

Xbox One vs PS4 Sales: Who's Winning the Console War So Far?

Both Sony and Microsoft reported 1 million sales within the first 24 hours of their new gaming consoles being released. With both consoles in stores, does either have a clear advantage?

Nov 19, 2013 by John Casteele

Will Trifexis Rumors Hurt Eli Lilly?

Nov 14, 2013 by John Casteele

Wii U Sales Are Bad, but Is Nintendo Really Doomed?

The Wii U has had a rough first year, and an increasing number of people are declaring it a failure. But don't bury Nintendo yet. It's been able to turn around dire situations before.

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