In its recently amended IPO prospectus, Uber acknowledged that its quarterly core platform revenue growth rate in Q1 2019 declined to only to 5.8%, while its quarterly losses deepened over $1 billion. It is not uncommon for relatively young companies to invest in rapid growth. But Uber now finds itself saddled with steep losses and low growth. … Continue reading Uber Should Be Judged On Its Own Merits, Not Amazon’s (Ahmet)
The BMW i3 is a great electric car. I owned one for over two years and enjoyed it very much. With its distinct looks and suicide doors it is a bit extravagant perhaps. And its range and size aren’t exactly generous for 2019 standards. But it is well-designed, well-crafted and driving it is a fantastic experience. Just read a … Continue reading Why The i3’s Success Is Bad News For BMW (Ahmet Hakan Donmez)
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/business/monsoon-owner-adds-to-deluge-of-shop-closures/ar-BBVWGNx?ocid=spartanntp ” Monsoon Accessorize, one of the UK’s biggest privately owned fashion retailers, is plotting the use of a controversial insolvency mechanism to close stores and slash rents amid ongoing high street turmoil. ” – ZEYNEP NAZ ÖZAK
There are two primary attributes of a stock that you should consider: The quality of the business Relationship between the stock price and the range of intrinsic values The higher the quality of the business, the narrower the range of values that you should come up with. Conversely, for businesses of low quality, the value … Continue reading How to buy and sell stocks in a rigorous way(Anas)
Summary: Apple observed falls in revenue and profit in the last quarter during a holiday season and shifts its focus to its successful segments ‘Services’ and ‘Wearables, Home and Accessories’. Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/the-future-of-apple
Summary: There has been a %31 decrease in Tesla’s vehicle delivery since last quarter. Automotive analyst David Whiteson says that there is no need to obsess about quartlerly numbers. While demand for Model S sedan and Model X SUV has fallen, the overall number does not suggest an immediate demand problem. It’s normal for the … Continue reading Tesla’s disappointing first-quarter sales numbers aren’t a reason to panic, but they reveal big challenges for the company, experts say (ZH)
Summary: Life insurance is hard to sell and has remained unchanged for the longest time but new startups are trying to find ways to modernize the intimidating process and make it more appealing to customers. However, these startups first have to tackle some problems. First, the application process in inconvenient and complicated, and most customers … Continue reading [Report] Future of Life Insurance Industry: Insurtech & Trends in 2018 (ZH)
Summary: From the start, Amazon aimed to be an “everything store”. After considering 20 or so options, Bezos decided on books due to the following reasons: – customers would always know what they were buying – there were two primary book distributors – the competition couldn’t stock the 3 million books in print – books … Continue reading How Jeff Bezos decided the first thing Amazon would sell was books (ZH)
With an iPhone SE2 planned, Apple has seemingly revealed its plans for a flip iPhone design which will shock fans. But look closely and, under the surface, it makes a lot of sense… Apple iPhone flip Curved concept CURVED Picked up by specialist site Patently Apple, Apple has filed trademarks with the US Patent & Trademark Office showing a clamshell/flip iPhone. … Continue reading Apple’s Shocking New iPhone Design Makes Sense (Ahmet)
Chuck Tannert Forbes Staff Cars & BikesIf it rolls I write about it: cars, trucks, bikes, you name it. S andy Copeman and his team of master craftsmen in Bristol, England, build cars that enthusiasts covet: the 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Mille Miglia, 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO 3589GT, 1961 … Continue reading The Super Models: The Bizarre And Exclusive World Of $20,000 Toy Cars (Ahmet)
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