Apple's Pricing Strategy will Face Problems this Holiday
October 29, 2008
Apple Holds Prices on Laptops - Computer Maker Refreshes MacBook Lineup | online.wsj.com
In just this instance, Apple's arrogance may be its undoing over the holiday season and into next year. It is generally wise, and always tempting, to stay true to the brand, and, in Apple's case, deliver premium pricing on its premium product. However, there are several pricing strategies that could maintain their brand and maximize revenue; arrogance is not that strategy.
Google, Apple, and Amazon.com are Best Bets to Weather the Recession Storm
October 29, 2008
Can Anything Derail Google's Growth Engine? | www.businessweek.com
Google will see slowing search business domestically, of course, but they continue to expand in other arenas that take advantage of their competitive positioning. Like Amazon.com and Apple, they make moves based on the opportunity, even if the opportunity may not be apparent to the investment community. These companies have an approach to innovation that is not arrogant, even though Bezos, Jobs, and Google have been accused of such; rather, it is pragmatic.
Sprint's WiMax Begins in Baltimore: Why Baltimore, you ask?
October 29, 2008
With UMB Left Behind, LTE and WiMAX Battle for 4G Supremacy | www.instat.com
The Baltimore Sprint deployment tells us a lot. In many ways, it shows us the predominance of relationships and ease in choosing a locale as opposed to the attraction of the demographic; if the opposite was the case, Baltimore never would have been selected. As for the LTE v WiMax debate, the winner likely will be determined as much is not more so by the companies who are executing the campaign (as Verizon with LTE and Sprint with WiMax) then by the technology itself.
October 29, 2008
How Detroit Drove Into a Ditch | online.wsj.com
Ford is expected to move 124,000 units in October 2008
October 28, 2008
GMAC Struggles With Financing | www.nytimes.com
Cerberus Capital Management's current issues with other holdings and issues such as Mervyns, the possible merging of GM and Chrysler, and a very difficult lending environment within GMAC reflect the firms focus towards an eventual profitable book.
OnLine Search, Current Economy Hedge...
October 24, 2008
Google defies economy to beat forecasts, shares surge | www.livemint.com
The internet and specifically search engines are where people go today for deep discounts, low costs, answers, information, and new jobs... Each and every year, the rotation (when feasible) more consumers find comfort within Internet properties.
Automotive industry competition, more not less
October 14, 2008
GM, Ford SharesHit New Lows As Sentiment Fades Further | online.wsj.com
More competition, not less is required within the automotive industry. Positive results will eventually be rewarded by a free market.
Android's Risk Factors in Taking on Apple: Multiple Winners in the Wireless OS Battle
September 23, 2008
'Android' Cellphone to Showcase Google Brand | online.wsj.com
Google's Android starts with one big disadvantage -- time -- and one big advantage -- brand name. But they are competing against another huge brand in Apple who also controlled the hardware and software. Though this is directly in line with their strategy, they are leaving part of the OS war winner platform up to chance.
Southern California Mortgage Lending Rates Drop
September 15, 2008
Mortgage market improves with new market-leading deals | www.timesonline.co.uk
Effective immediately after the Fannie/Freddie take over, the DITECH origination service of Cerberus' GMAC Financial Services launched a television campaign to offer 5.5% interest rate mortgage loans.
The Bear Sterns Equity Strip Model
September 15, 2008
Lehman Brothers faces Korean takeover bid | www.timesonline.co.uk
Unlikely that a suitor firm will take over Lehman directly by itself without assistance, perks or partners. As you may recall Bear Stearns in a similar situation, and remember that the Feds had to lend and assist JP Morgan with the acquisition.
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