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Is it Time for Investors to Pay Attention to Dating Apps?

Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), the owner of several popular online dating websites, is currently priced at $38.59. Match’s 52-week high is just under $49. The company’s 52-week low is a mere $17. Match subsidiaries Plentyoffish Media, Hinge, Eureka and Tutor.com have proven wildly successful in recent years. Let’s break down this love-maker to determine if … Continue reading “Is it Time for Investors to Pay Attention to Dating Apps?”

Banks are Embracing Artificial Intelligence — is That Really a Bad Thing?

Chances are you’re at least vaguely familiar with the storyline from the popular Terminator films. You know, how the Skynet artificial intelligence program becomes self-aware, infects computer servers and calls upon terminators to defend itself from the human race. It’s arguably the most well-known example of artificial intelligence (AI) gone bad. A more recent example … Continue reading “Banks are Embracing Artificial Intelligence — is That Really a Bad Thing?”

Is Craft Beer Killing America’s Brewing Industry?

Over the past decade, domestic beer companies have been slowly but steadily losing traction. More and more Americans are declining to drink mass-produced light beers, instead focusing on liquors, wines, and — of course — craft beer. Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, and Coors Light are among the hardest hit, and shipments from US breweries … Continue reading “Is Craft Beer Killing America’s Brewing Industry?”

Toys R’ Us is Gone — What’s Next for the Beleaguered Toy Industry?

TRUbecontinued? Only time will tell, but Toys R Us did leave store fans wondering with a couple of vague social media posts last week when it shuttered the last of its stores across the country. In one Facebook post, there’s a picture of Toys R Us mascot Geoffrey the giraffe holding a rolling suitcase and … Continue reading “Toys R’ Us is Gone — What’s Next for the Beleaguered Toy Industry?”

Medical Startups Are Bringing Doctors to Your Smartphone

From prescriptions to psychiatric consultations, many startups are attempting to disrupt the medical industry by bringing services directly to the smartphone. “Telemedicine” is becoming an industry unto itself, and could have some substantial ramifications on the medical industry. Through telemedicine, doctors can better serve areas that have no direct medical care. Patients are able to … Continue reading “Medical Startups Are Bringing Doctors to Your Smartphone”

General Electric Kicked Out of the DOW — What Does It Mean?

In the middle of June, General Electric was kicked out of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, signaling the removal of the last original company used to measure the strength of the American economy. GE, the Dow’s worst performer in 2018, has been replaced by Walgreens. It has been part of the original index since the … Continue reading “General Electric Kicked Out of the DOW — What Does It Mean?”

Employee Pay is Fueling Restaurant Wars

“Wait, that costs how much?!” If you’ve been to a McDonald’s lately, there’s a decent chance that you left second-guessing if what you paid was actually the price of your food. It likely was the correct price, and your surprise about the cost of the meal probably wasn’t out of disbelief due to how affordable … Continue reading “Employee Pay is Fueling Restaurant Wars”

Why Working Just A Bit Longer is Great for Your Financial Future

You can see the light at the end of the tunnel. You’ve already maxed out your 401K contributions, a succession plan is in place for your position, and you’ve begun to make a list of all the places you want to go and things you want to do upon leaving the workforce. All you need … Continue reading “Why Working Just A Bit Longer is Great for Your Financial Future”

Winners and Losers from SCOTUS’ Decision on Internet Sales Tax

Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling could change the way consumers shop online as well as the e-commerce landscape as a whole. In a 5-4 decision, SCOTUS ruled in favor of South Dakota in the case of South Dakota vs. Wayfair, which means that states can now require businesses … Continue reading “Winners and Losers from SCOTUS’ Decision on Internet Sales Tax”

OPEC Agrees to Boost Oil Production

An OPEC meeting last week ended in the group targeting 100 percent compliance, meaning it will restore oil production to the original amounts that it agreed to in 2016. This return to compliance means that there will be an increase in oil production come July 1 when the agreement kicks in, but whether or not … Continue reading “OPEC Agrees to Boost Oil Production”

10 of the Best Small Companies in the Country

America has always been the land of small businesses, with them forming the foundation of America’s economy, and the idea that anyone can build a successful small business is a core tenet of the country’s philosophy. But, what makes a small business truly great? To answer that, we’ll have to look at some examples. Here … Continue reading “10 of the Best Small Companies in the Country”

China Trade Issues Intensify, With Asian Stocks Tumbling

On June 20th, the DOW fell by 297 points, with concerns regarding the Chinese trade war intensifying. Chinese investment in the United States has decreased by 92% in 2018, and it appears as though rising tensions between the two countries have only just begun. Both the United States and China may feel some impact from … Continue reading “China Trade Issues Intensify, With Asian Stocks Tumbling”

Is Nintendo a Buy Following Its E3 Performance?

Nintendo’s (OTC: NTDOY) performance at this year’s gaming expo known as E3 depends on your point of view and expectations. The legacy console maker’s E3 presentation was certainly fun – as to be expected from Nintendo – yet it failed to deliver what critics and most importantly, the buying public, desires: an influx of surefire … Continue reading “Is Nintendo a Buy Following Its E3 Performance?”

GDP Growth Nearing 4 Percent – Just What the New Tax Law Promised

Though the new tax law that was officially signed into law around Christmas 2017 divided Washington, D.C. – not to mention much of the country – along party lines, Republicans were confident they could “sell” it to their constituents for a variety of reasons. Arguably the biggest reason was the fact that many Americans would … Continue reading “GDP Growth Nearing 4 Percent – Just What the New Tax Law Promised”

Why Wall Street Investors are Loving Scooter Startups

If you’ve been to any big city lately, chances are you’ve noticed something cruising the streets. No, we’re not talking about Segways, bicycles or pedal pubs (though those still seem to have their place in tourist-heavy downtowns). We’re talking about scooters — electric scooters to be specific. And if you take a look at some … Continue reading “Why Wall Street Investors are Loving Scooter Startups”

The Best Paying Jobs in America in 2018

America’s highest paying jobs have been shifting over the past few decades, owing to change in our economic outlook and our major industries. Understanding the best paying jobs in America isn’t just important for those currently looking for work (or contemplating a change). The best paying jobs also reflect changes in industry; they show the … Continue reading “The Best Paying Jobs in America in 2018”

Tesla Cuts 9% Of Its Staff: What Does This Mean for the Company?

Tesla has been up and down throughout 2018, with allegations ranging from poor safety procedures to anti-union activity. Recently, Tesla let go of 3,000 employees, which is the largest layoff yet for the company. This has thrown the company into another round of criticism and scrutiny. The media has been sending mixed messages about Elon … Continue reading “Tesla Cuts 9% Of Its Staff: What Does This Mean for the Company?”


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