As a college student, it's a safe bet that you and your friends will have nights of drunken stupidity, subsequently followed by outlandish behavior recommended by that one "guy" who never fails to black out, with the end result being a massive hangover headache. However, if it’s your turn to be the unfortunate sober babysitter of intoxicated misfits, you'll want every timesaving advantage you can get.
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Alibaba Larger Than Amazon & eBay
In the span of about a year, Alibaba (BABA) went from a massive, yet relatively unknown e-Commerce company (located in China), to being the largest IPO in U.S. history. On its first day alone Alibaba’s stock surged an incredible 38%, while simultaneously shattering records once held by companies like Facebook (FB) and Visa (V).
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$100 Billion Is Nothing
When it comes to athletic retailers, Nike (NKE) is a man among boys. With a market capitalization of more than $77 billion, it is nearly twice the size of its largest competitor, Adidas (ADDDF), and almost 5x bigger than Under Armour (UA). Because of this advantage, Nike’s annual revenues exceed almost $29 billion and its stock is currently trading at all-time highs of roughly $90.
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War Of The Smart Watches
Apple’s (AAPL) highly anticipated iPhone 6 debut has come and gone. On Tuesday, September 9th, CEO Tim Cook, and other top executives, took the stage in Cupertino to unveil the next generation iPhone (the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus) and new iOS 8 platform. Upon conclusion of this expected announcement, Cook reemerged on stage and nonchalantly uttered Steve Jobs' three iconic words: "One. More. Thing."
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An Organic Problem
No matter what you do, it's impossible to escape popular trends; organic products are everywhere and are waging war against what was once known as "common food." From your favorite restaurant to the neighborhood supermarket, these additive-free products are inescapable. In fact, according to the Organic Trade Association, organic food sales increased 11.5% in 2013, to $35.1 billion.
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Smartphone Saturation
The smartphone market has become increasingly saturated over the past few years. While originally controlled by Apple (AAPL), companies such as Samsung, Xiaomi, and Motorola (MSI) have increased their respective market shares. Today, customers are presented with dozens of premier smartphone choices, but are limited to two operating systems: Apple’s iOS and Google’s (GOOG) Android platforms.
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The King Of Fast Food
This week, one of America’s most popular fast food chains, Burger King (BKW), completed its acquisition of Tim Hortons (THI), an iconic Canadian restaurant establishment. The result is the creation of the third largest quick service restaurant company in the world.
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