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Continue reading →: This silent war will shape the future of EuropeA silent war is unfolding in Europe and its outcome will define the acceleration or the reversal of the current disintegrative tendencies.
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Continue reading →: A trendless market is a treacherous one: Market OutlookThe current market lacks conviction but there is a slightly positive bias under way. Right now, it might sustain the current trend or be disrupted by some negative development. We analyze both cases and try to adapt our portfolio to further developments. [Picture by Pete Bellis] At this point into 2016, the uncertainty…
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Continue reading →: Social Media: The age of information will amplify investors’ biasesPicture credit: Jason Howle Since the computer’s massification, the way people deal with information has been shifting at a steady pace. If we could go back in time and see how people used information in the 70’s and compare it with the present, we would be astonished with the transformation. In…
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Continue reading →: The Brexit pitfall – The housing marketPhoto credit: KiwiDandy Stemming from the Brexit, the main consequence for Great Britain will be the drop in value of the GBP. Brexiters often argue that this is not a problem and it could even be positive. Their line of reasoning lies on the assumption that a drop in…
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Continue reading →: Recipe For Gold Alchemy: The Venture Capital Boom And Bust, China And BrexitSummary The zero interest rate era generated low demand on this asset class. The end in QE3 followed by the problems in China and the bust in oil price decreased investors’ appetite for the US stock market. Naturally, capital flowed to more interesting opportunities. Venture capital was among them. Several…
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Continue reading →: How to explain Berkshire’s investment in Apple?Lately, Warren Buffett has been investing in tech related companies. Several market participants are confused about what that means. Most likely, the moves are influenced by Ted Weschler and Todd Combs. However, this does not has to mean a shift in investing approach. Most likely, it is a subtle shift…
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Continue reading →: Where Do We Go Now? Vyomesh Joshi Starts Unveiling 3D Systems’ Future [SA Exclusive]Photo Credit: 3D Systems As the dust settles around 3D Systems, investors need to understand what will be the new company direction. The first quarterly conference call featuring Vyomesh Joshi provided good clues about the strategic vision for the company. The first impressions point to a shift in focus from…
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Continue reading →: Is Intel Losing Its Head? [SA Exclusive]Photo credit: Masaru Kamikura Re/code reports that Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has invested $10 billion in its mobile unit over the last 3 years. Now, the company is throwing in the towel on this endeavor. After last week’s announced layoff, this is another set of negative signs coming from the giant chipmaker.…
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Continue reading →: Coach Is Back! Is This The Beginning Of a New Era?Photo credit: caleb kung Coach is a classic case of investing in a turnaround. However, Investing in turnarounds has two main sentimental risks: markets sentiment and investors falling in love with the company. Coach Q3 results indicate that a successful turnaround is not far away. Brand and management were essential…
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Continue reading →: Can Business to Business (B2B) Bring 3D Systems To a Whole New Level?3D Systems ($DDD) has chosen Vyomesh Joshi to lead the company. Most likely, the company is rebooting. Probably, it will lose some visibility due to a low-profile strategy compared to the previous one. The strategy followed by the previous CEO had the mass-market allure which was one of the catalysts…





