I think people need to be thinking of the impact of falling gas.
Will we go back to gas guzzlers?
Will innovation stop in green technologies?
Will we STOP implementing them due to economics that don't appear favorable, especially during these tough economic times?
If you are looking for a "green" revolution than today's economy is like the "perfect storm" for that segment of the economy. Lithium Ion battery powered vehicles will get pushed out, etc. I hate to say it but there is a direct correlation with gas prices.
Now, in a few years I think we'll be back at $100 oil but, until then, it makes me sick......
FYI, look for the Chinese to lead in the "green revolution." They have TONS of engineers, a HUGE national focus on this (they have polluted their environment big time) and they still have another 700 million people to bring out of poverty in the next century :) This part of the economy will be a HUGE export for them, in my opinion. Solar already is.....but wind and cheap CLEAN COAL solutions will be coming soon! APWR is the stock ticker symbol of a chinese wind turbine company for anyone looking into that sector of the company. Keep your eyes on it!
Dan Ross
http://www.BetterBizIdeas.com
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Outrage starting to boil re: $700 billion buyout plan?
Financial institutions using TARP bailout money to pay executive bonuses <--This is REALLY going to piss off the taxpayer and come back to haunt Wall Street. If they do this it will be them vs. Uncle Sam for the next 4 years. Don't do it guys....If you need to come to the government for a handout, shouldn't your executives forgo a bonus as they are doing in Europe?
The Fed refusing to reveal who received almost $2 trillion in non-TARP loans, or what collateral it has accepted from "emergency" loans made to struggling firms, as Bloomberg reports.
The Treasury Department providing a tax break to banks involved in acquisitions that could amount to $140 billion. <--I, for one, don't have that much of an issue with this one. The reality is it will re-build balance sheets for banks and hopefully keep interest rates low as they won't have to charge crazy rates to generate decent EPS. There are two sides to every story here....
The Fed refusing to reveal who received almost $2 trillion in non-TARP loans, or what collateral it has accepted from "emergency" loans made to struggling firms, as Bloomberg reports.
The Treasury Department providing a tax break to banks involved in acquisitions that could amount to $140 billion. <--I, for one, don't have that much of an issue with this one. The reality is it will re-build balance sheets for banks and hopefully keep interest rates low as they won't have to charge crazy rates to generate decent EPS. There are two sides to every story here....
Dan Ross
http://www.BetterBizBooks.com
Iphones for $149 in January?
From Barrons Online
http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2008/11/10/trippin-with-trip-one-mans-view-of-carnage-to-come/
Bottom of message
"Apple, he says, is going to start selling iPhones via Costco at $149 starting in January. "
Dan Ross
http://www.BetterBizBooks.com
http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2008/11/10/trippin-with-trip-one-mans-view-of-carnage-to-come/
Bottom of message
"Apple, he says, is going to start selling iPhones via Costco at $149 starting in January. "
Dan Ross
http://www.BetterBizBooks.com
Social Networking & Company Uses
About 2 minutes in the example comes up re: social media.
Dell & Starbucks are two notable examples I can come up with that are utilizing social media to re-connect with their customers and look for ways to improve their operations. When it doubt ASK THE CUSTOMER!
Dan Ross
http://www.BetterBizIdeas.com
Dell & Starbucks are two notable examples I can come up with that are utilizing social media to re-connect with their customers and look for ways to improve their operations. When it doubt ASK THE CUSTOMER!
Dan Ross
http://www.BetterBizIdeas.com
Chinese Economy Slowing Down Quickly
http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2008/11/10/focus-media-warns-on-slowing-china-ad-market-stk-falls/
It wouldn't surprise me to see Chinese stocks down notably tomorrow. After the bell, an industry stalwart (Focus Media) and big chinese holding of many mutual funds/hedge funds announced they are missing guidance slightly this quarter but guiding down EPS estimates SIGNIFICANTLY for next quarter.
Which begs the question.....How much is the Chinese economy slowing down? Will even 5% growth happen next year? Is their stimulus package enough? How much will Google's stock price fall since their EPS is based on advertising as well. Yes, this is China vs. the U.S. but people have been hearing rumors about a slowdown in online advertising spending and an "informal, unofficial" hiring policy per the video below.
Dan Ross
http://www.betterbizbooks.com/
It wouldn't surprise me to see Chinese stocks down notably tomorrow. After the bell, an industry stalwart (Focus Media) and big chinese holding of many mutual funds/hedge funds announced they are missing guidance slightly this quarter but guiding down EPS estimates SIGNIFICANTLY for next quarter.
Which begs the question.....How much is the Chinese economy slowing down? Will even 5% growth happen next year? Is their stimulus package enough? How much will Google's stock price fall since their EPS is based on advertising as well. Yes, this is China vs. the U.S. but people have been hearing rumors about a slowdown in online advertising spending and an "informal, unofficial" hiring policy per the video below.
Dan Ross
http://www.betterbizbooks.com/
Small Business Tips for Success
Learn from Inc 500 companies & Their Tips
Do what you know
No surprise here. Cash is king, ESPECIALLY in today's environment
Management Strategies & Overhead <--key for today's environment.
Differentiate Your Product (key for branding/marketing). Don't be a "me too" company
Dan Ross
http://www.BetterBizBooks.com
Do what you know
No surprise here. Cash is king, ESPECIALLY in today's environment
Management Strategies & Overhead <--key for today's environment.
Differentiate Your Product (key for branding/marketing). Don't be a "me too" company
Dan Ross
http://www.BetterBizBooks.com
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