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eBay changes March 30, 2010 to Impact Bottom Line Almost Immediately

March 11, 2010

eBay changes to sellers fees with have an impact immediately.Changes to the store format will inherently mean changes to the marketplace.Format changes will also be implemented, and seller standards altered too.Changes will have a big impact for eBay and the community.

Ebay Unveils Direction for Skype VOIP

September 6, 2006

Analysis of:Getting Skype off the PC | businessweek.com

-Ebay has shown the direction it desires for Skype as a stand alone phone
-Shows the current guidence at eBay as they branch out into other ventures and try to solidfy and reform their auction marketplace
-Skype could mean huge revenue for eBay in the next 2-3 years
-Possible implamentation of "Paypal-like model" to dominate marketplace at no cost to the user, then slowly add small fees to service

eBay and Google Form Advertising Partnership to Strengthen Customer Loyalty

September 5, 2006

Analysis of:Google, eBay Form Advertising Alliance | biz.yahoo.com

- eBay and Google's advertising alliance will provide revenue for each, but may hint at even bigger joint ventures in the near future.

- This move highlights eBay's continued push to alter the ebay experience for the user and make a more versatile platform.

- This advertising alliance could also be the first step to intergrade Skype VoIP service

EBay Store Owners Exit as Management Hopes for a Return to 'Core'

August 25, 2006

Analysis of:EBay online stores closing by the hundreds | www.marketwatch.com

-The newly instituted eBay store fee increase has caused backlash from angry sellers, as well as the closure of hundreds of stores.
-Ebay management expected some displeasure and would like to see those sellers list more on eBay's core auction format.
-Will sellers test other options, or will the eBay community return to a more core listed auction format.

Whitman's Wit Put on Trial as eBay Grows too Slow for Investors

August 24, 2006

Analysis of:Hold Tight, Meg | www.fool.com

-eBay CEO Meg Whitman is being targeted for the recent shortcomings at eBay.
-Investors and eBay sellers are looking for someone to blame for what they perceive to be a weaker marketplace.
-The rapid expansion of eBay has lead to some typical problems that go along with big business
-CEO is taking action to alter the way sellers approach the site by raising store fees

Ebay's Evolution Continues: Savy Sellers Adapt, but What About Everyone Else?

August 23, 2006

Analysis of:EBay sellers seek management change | money.aol.com

- A number of eBay sellers who are disappointed with their sales (and the ways their sales have shifted in the past few years) have voiced their frustrations with management.   

- Most PowerSellers understand the ways in which the eBay marketplace has changed, and they have shifted their strategies accordingly.

- Less experienced and lower volume sellers likely don't understand ways in which they could garner most exposure and highest dollar per transaction (mostly because of their ignorance concerning how eBay functions).

- Ebay's taking steps to help these sellers achieve higher conversion rates, by directing them to the best possible selling solutions through store fee hikes and a host of other tools to help improve sales.

Ashworth (ASHW) Looking Like Yesterdays Fashion

August 21, 2006

Analysis of:Ashworth Announces Release of 'The Ashworth(R) Perfect Foursome' | biz.yahoo.com

-Ashworth's latest press grabber hardly gets the attention of readers or retailers
-Product line continues to stagnate
-Recent additions of Chris DiMarco and Stuart Appleby have had little effect
-Without new strategies the brand name could be in serious jeopardy

Ebay Fee Increases... Good News for Sellers???

August 18, 2006

Analysis of:Ebay hopes higher fees will reverse trend | www.marketwatch.com

-Ebay seller fee increases for store listings take effect next week.
-This is Ebay's concentrated effort to push sellers toward the traditional auction format.
-Better visibility for auctions and much higher conversion rates should be a plus for both eBay and sellers.

Ebay's Paypal Teams up with Barnes & Noble... More to Follow?

August 17, 2006

Analysis of:Barnes & Noble adds PayPal as payment method | www.marketwatch.com

-Paypal is now a payment option for Barnes & Noble consumers
-The security and familiarity of paypal could spell added success for both Barnes and Noble and Paypal.
-"Gift Certificate" aspect could create higher sales for Barnes & Noble as well as other similar online retailers who might also entertain the acceptance of Paypal at checkout.

Aldila (ALDA) Golf Recoups From Losses, Looks to Build Again

August 15, 2006

Analysis of:Aldila Announces Share Repurchase Plan | biz.yahoo.com

-Aldila plans $5 millon dollar share repurchase
-Although recently hit hard, Aldila looks to it's latest shaft to rebound
-The VS Proto ByYou shaft is increasing popularity on the PGA and Nationwide Tours, and visibility to potential consumers

Google CEO Tries to Quell Click Conundrum

August 11, 2006

Analysis of:Google's Questionable Clicks | www.forbes.com

-CEO admits to click fraud, but says he doesn't know the extent

-Click fraud could spell a lack of trust for Google advertisers, and severely impact their bottom line

Ebay's Auction Format: Success Selling TV Ad's

August 10, 2006

Analysis of:Advertisers, eBay to Test Ad Sales Idea | biz.yahoo.com

-Ebay will bring it's successful format to the TV advertising industry
-This format will allow for a streamlined TV commercial market and constantly updated pricing.
-The successful launch of such an operation could spell enormous profits for ebay.

Golf Retail Market to Show True Colors August 15, 2006

August 10, 2006

Analysis of:GOLFSMITH INTL HLDGS INC Earnings Conference Call (Q2 2006 | biz.yahoo.com

-Golfsmith, the largest golf equipment retailer in the world will offer a web broadcasted conference call on August 15 at 3:30pm Central time highlighting their quarterly results.
-Golfsmith's recent quarter sales could be key indicators for major equipment manufacturers in the near term, including Callaway, Titleist (Fortune Brands), Nike, Taylor Made/Adidas.

Callaway Golf Insider Trading... More to Follow?

August 7, 2006

Analysis of:Who's Buying Now? | www.fool.com

-This marks the first significant Callaway insider purchase of common stock in quite sometime.
-Past insider purchases have precluded strong quarters and better than expected sales and earnings.

Did you really get that many hits through Google or Yahoo?

August 7, 2006

Analysis of:Net companies seek standard on click count | us.ft.com

-A standardized system will be implemented for measuring click's on search engines.
-Currently businesses/sellers are paying premiums to search engines for each click directing a potential customer from a search engine to their site, and taking the word of the search engines as to the amount they are charged.
-If an outside agency were to monitor this activity closely there could be major implications for certain search engines

Ebay's Strength at the 'Core' or the Matter

August 3, 2006

Analysis of:EBay price cut, inflation fears weigh down net sector | www.marketwatch.com

-UBS Analyst downgrade of Ebay on 8/1/6 is misguided concerning their findings of a weakening in Ebay's core strengths.
-Ebay's core business continues to flourish, so much so that all other competitors are habitually caught up in the development process, attempting to create a viable marketplace alternative to Ebay.
-Recent net income statement will likely Ebay to focus on in-house costs and will result in better earnings in the near future.

Fortune Brands (FO) Keeps the Profits Swinging

August 2, 2006

Analysis of:Fortune Brands' net soars nearly 24% | www.marketwatch.com

-Fortune Brands continues robust gains
-Across the board their entities were all profitable except their golf holdings (Titleist, Cobra,  Foot Joy, etc) which disappointed estimates
-Resurgence in golf clubs and equipment sales could spell an even better than expected upcoming quarter

Callaway Golf: Blasting out of the bunker

August 2, 2006

Analysis of:Quarterly profit jumps at Callaway Gold, but is short of expectations | www.pga.com

-Callaway Golf sales continue to rebound yet they fall short of estimates due to various company specific issues.
-Demand remains high for top name brand golf equipment manufacturers including Callaway, and prices have stabilized.
-Future prospects could be quite promising.

Google's Hype and Ebay's Heft ... The Mock Battle Continues

June 6, 2006

Analysis of:Google Scares eBay: Report | www.thestreet.com

-Ebay is the internet auction marketplace (everything else out there is simply a weak competitor).  To strip that role away from ebay would be nearly impossible, and likely not too lucrative for any competitor.
-Ebay is hardly threatened by Google, and they could stand alone without the major search engines, while the search engines do count on ebay.

Golf Industry Shows Signs of Life... Comeback for Callaway

June 6, 2006

Analysis of:Golf industry struggling through rough times | www.golf.com

-Investment community still generally weary of golf industry.
-Five consecutive years of disappointing numbers have made investors shy away from the golf industry. 
-Although the news isn't all coming up roses there are certain indications that the industry is again coming to life.

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