Google (GOOG) Express Shopping has taken a giant leap to become a stronger competitor to Amazon (AMZN) with its newly implemented same-day shipping service. Although Google Express Shopping is still inferior, in some aspects, to other online retailers (i.e. its currently small distribution infrastructure), it has many components that make it a strong alternative to the online shopping overlord known as Amazon (read more about superior E-Commerce investments here).
Read More
The Rotting Apple
What I am about to write will be wildly unpopular amongst Apple’s cult following, but remains relevant nonetheless. It will be controversial and, to some fan boys, unbearable. However, this is the opinion of an investor, not a consumer (although I do own two MacBooks, five iPods, two Apple TVs, two iPads, and an iPhone). Knowing this, please keep in mind that if I were to hypothetically favor a company, my bias would be in favor of Apple (AAPL).
Read More
Is The Game Stopping?
According to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), “no other sector [in the United States Economy] has experienced the same explosive growth as the computer and video game industry.” In their demographic study of the video game industry, the ESA reports 58% of Americans play video games and 51% of American households own a game console (many of which own more than one).
Read More