The Downturn in the Automotive Industry Will End, and the Survivors Can Be Predicted
January 12, 2009
U.S. Drivers Keep Autos Longer, Shun Showrooms on Job-Loss Risk | www.bloomberg.com
This article regarding automotive sales is very accurate. Consumer confidence in their income and wealth growth prospects drive automotive sales. But we can predict the OEM's and Tier Suppliers and technologies that will emerge as survivors and as investment potentials. Also, historically similar downturns are followed by a surge in replacement demand for new vehicles.
December 8, 2008
Open Source: The Model is Broken | www.businessweek.com
Novell product vs. profit
November 10, 2008
Running on Fumes: GM could soon run out of cash | www.forbes.com
Detroit's Big Three have several obstacles to overcome; the question is will they have the ability to withstand this perfect storm? Consumer confidence is shaken, financing is impossible or difficult, product mix doesn't meet market demands, alternative energy development and emission compliance is tremendously expensive, and the cutbacks and draw downs affect employee morale and leads to a loss of talent. Who, if any, will survive as a stand alone company?
Microsoft and RIM: Oil and Water
October 22, 2008
Will Microsoft Buy Research in Motion? | www.businessweek.com
A RIM acquisition by Microsoft could be interesting but would face significant hurdles.
October 17, 2008
Motorola introduces touchscreen phone | tech.yahoo.com
Despite its recent woes, Motorola is not dead and may have successful product releases in its future.
October 16, 2008
AT&T: 3G to hold out for 2-3 more years | www.electronista.com
AT&T Mobility’s cautious approach to its Long Term Evolution (LTE) roll out is appropriate given the lack of demand, undeveloped ecosystem and current economic turmoil.
October 14, 2008
NPD: Apple iPhone 3G is #1 smartphone in U.S.; AT&T big beneficiary | macdailynews.com
Apple’s iPhone has set a new standard in smartphones and mobile entertainment devices. The mobile industry will spend the next few years digesting the new paradigm Apple and others have helped usher in. The clear winner will be mobile consumers who will benefit from improved mobile devices and a better user experience.
Loss of Credit Rating Adds to a Very Risky Situation for Suppliers
October 13, 2008
CREDIT Circuit City Loses Recommendation | www.washingtonpost.com
Vendors will continue to support Circuit until at least the first part of December Companies will watch carefully the weekly trends over the next 45 days Vendors can easily create a "run on the bank" if one or two large suppliers change their terms significantly
September 24, 2008
What now for wireless? | www.rcrwireless.com
Wireless services have become such an integral part of our everyday lives that the current financial turmoil will not significantly impact the mobile market.
September 22, 2008
First Google Android phone to cost $199: report | news.yahoo.com
China Mobile is keen on the Android phones. In addition to HTC, China Mobile has formed a joint venture with a local startup to build Android phones.
SOPA and the wisdom of Yogi Berra
January 19, 2012
Larger wafers present a growth opportunity for LEDs
January 6, 2012
Smartphones threaten digital camera industry
December 1, 2011
Google music launches: The end of the end for the music industry
November 22, 2011
The move to the cloud will impact multiple industries
November 17, 2011