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Banking Want SVB Merch? You Can Buy Failed Bank Swag on eBay
Silicon Valley Bank items are on eBay for auction just days after the SVB collapse. Some employees are trying to make the most of the bad situation.Cryptocurrency & Blockchain E-Commerce Giant eBay Doesn't Accept Cryptocurrencies as Payment — Yet
More businesses are starting to accept cryptocurrencies as a mode of payment, which is making them more mainstream. Does eBay accept cryptocurrencies?Macroeconomic Analysis Why the NASDAQ’s 5,000 Level Is Not Like the Dot Com Bubble
The NASDAQ hit the all-important 5,000 level on March 2, 2015, for the first time after the dot com bubble burst of 2000.Earnings Report Amazon’s International Segment Saw Improvement in 2Q15
The year-over-year revenue growth trend for Amazon’s International segment was falling until last quarter.Consumer Must-know: Why eBay’s operating margins continue to decline
eBay’s management noted that eBay Enterprise margins fell by 3.9% during the last quarter compared to a year ago. The increased cost to prepare for the holiday season was blamed for the decline.Healthcare Farallon Capital adds a new position in Covidien
Ireland-based Covidien is a global healthcare leader that offers innovative medical technology solutions and patient care products to providers.Company & Industry Overviews PayPal Reduced Its Reliance on eBay in Q3 2018
In the third quarter, eBay accounted for 11.0% of PayPal’s total payment volume, which was down from 13.0% in the third quarter of 2017.Company & Industry Overviews Analyzing Twitter’s Latest Stock Performance
Twitter’s EV-to-adjusted EBITDA (enterprise value to adjusted earnings before interested, tax, depreciation, and amortization) for the trailing 12 months is 68.1x.Company & Industry Overviews Facebook Objects to Startups Using Similar Names
Facebook had to deal with its own infringement case brought against it by a company named Timeline in 2011. The matter was settled out of court, however, and dismissed in 2013.Consumer Why Investors Are Pleased with PayPal
PayPal (PYPL) has done very well since splitting from its parent, eBay (EBAY), two years ago.Macroeconomic Analysis ISE Cyber Security Index Beats S&P 500 Index
Since December 2015, the ISE Cyber Security Index (HACK) has beaten the S&P 500 Index (SPX) by 10.54 percentage points. Cybersecurity stock is expected to grow rapidly.Company & Industry Overviews A Look at Groupon’s Marketing Strategy
Groupon (GRPN) is pumping millions of dollars (UUP) into marketing and customer acquisition efforts as it seeks to conquer the North American daily deals market.Earnings Report Inside Groupon International: After the Restructuring
After an unsuccessful international expansion, Groupon (GRPN) has pulled out of overseas markets to pursue a narrowed strategic focus on North America.Company & Industry Overviews Icahn Lift or Commodity Drag: What Could Drive Freeport-McMoRan?
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) jumped smartly in August after activist investor Carl Icahn disclosed his 8.5% stake in the company, known as the “Icahn lift.”Company & Industry Overviews Why Is Walmart Changing Its Name?
Walmart (WMT) is editing its corporate name. The retailer wants to be known simply as Walmart Inc., not Wal-Mart Store Inc. as it is currently legally known.Consumer Why did Lone Pine Capital buy a stake in SBA Communications?
SBA Communications Corporation is a 2.11% position initiated by Lone Pine Capital in 4Q 2013.Consumer Is eBay’s Active Buyer Base Expanding?
At the end of 2Q17, eBay had 171 million active buyers. The company describes an active buyer as one who successfully closed a transaction on its platforms within the trailing 12 months.Miscellaneous Is Alibaba Harming US Businesses?
Alibaba’s (BABA) war on fake goods on its marketplaces has been widely criticized as being weak or lacking direction.Consumer Must-know: Why did Amazon launch a mobile credit card reader?
For example, Amazon (AMZN) recently launched a credit card reader. Merchants can use it to conduct payments through a smartphone or tablet.Company & Industry Overviews S&P 500 Index Nears Record High amid Earnings Season
The S&P 500 Index, represented by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), rose 0.3% on October 23, nearing the all-time high it saw in July.Consumer Women CEOs: 5 Names You Should Know
Of all the Fortune 500 companies, only 5% have women CEOs. We rounded up five of the biggest names investors should know. Here’s why.Company & Industry Overviews Nokia to Repurchase 500 Million Shares
Nokia (NOK) intends to repurchase up to 500 million shares of its own stock in the coming months.Consumer How is eBay faring in the e-commerce market
eBay’s profit margins, operating margins, and gross margins are higher than its peers.Company & Industry Overviews Why Groupon’s Debt-to-Equity Ratio Is One of Highest in Industry
Groupon (GRPN), eBay (EBAY), Baidu (BIDU), Square (SQ), and Twitter (TWTR) have the highest debt-to-equity ratios among industry players.Company & Industry Overviews Walmart Takes On Amazon in a Marketplace Duel
According to eMarketer, Walmart.com is the preferred platform for most vendors looking to expand their online channels.Earnings Report Understanding the Value of an Alibaba Customer
In Alibaba’s (BABA) e-commerce industry, metrics such as active shoppers and average revenue per user (or ARPU) are closely watched.Earnings Report Why did Amazon’s international business growth disappoint?
Amazon’s revenue growth at its Media segment has declined dramatically over the last few quarters. Its international business growth has also disappointed.Consumer What Are Analysts’ Recommendations for Amazon?
As of July 7, 2016, Amazon (AMZN) had generated returns of 68.7% in the trailing-12-month period and 1.8% in the trailing-one-month period.Company & Industry Overviews Should Investors Consider Buying Shopify Stock?
For 2020, Shopify expects its revenue to grow from $2.13 billion–$2.16 billion. Analysts expect revenue growth of 36.2% YoY to $2.2 billion in 2020.Technology & Communications Charter’s Stock Repurchase Program Provides Big Returns
Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) has been buying back its shares as a way to put money back in shareholders’ pockets.Technology & Communications Is Alphabet’s Waymo Preparing for an IPO?
This week, Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Waymo disclosed that it raised $2.25 billion from a group of outside investors. Will there be a Waymo IPO?Technology & Communications Will eBay Stock and Its Buyback Plan Benefit Shareholders?
Last week, eBay stock recorded one of its biggest single-day gains in 2020. The company announced that it completed the sale of its StubHub business.Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Bitcoin Year in Review and 2020 Forecast
I wouldn’t call 2019 a sea of tranquility for Bitcoin. But at least it wasn’t as much of a roller-coaster ride as the two preceding years.Technology & Communications Is There More Upside in Shopify Stock?
Can Shopify stock continue to rise higher? Let’s look at the factors driving the stock and the technical indicators behind these trends.Technology & Communications eBay Stock Gains Due to StubHub Sale to Viagogo
So far, eBay shares are trading 2% higher today. The stock gained momentum after the company announced the sale of StubHub to Viagogo for $4.05 billion.Company & Industry Overviews Why Walmart Is a Leader in Retail Innovation
When you think of retail companies leading technological innovation, Walmart (WMT) might not be the first name that comes to mind. But it should be.Consumer A key guide to Uber and the changing world of transportation
Uber is a San Francisco–based on-demand car service that’s accessed through a mobile phone application. Though it acts as a high-tech car service at the moment, its future could be enormous.Consumer What Are the Sources to Obtain Economic Moats?
“How Moats Translate into Sustainable Competitive Advantages” is a five-part moat investing education series that explores the primary sources of economic moats. The idea of an economic moat refers to how likely a company is to keep competitors at bay for an extended period. According to Morningstar Equity Research, there are five key attributes that […]Consumer Must-know: The Baupost Group’s 2Q14 positions
The size of the fund’s U.S. long portfolio increased 48% to $6.14 billion in the second quarter from $4.14 billion in the first quarter. The fund’s top positions include Micron Technology, Idenix Pharmaceuticals, and Viasat.Consumer Twitter Tumbles after Disappointing on All Fronts
Twitter stock has fallen over 19% in the trading session on October 24 as of 9:39 AM ET. The stock was also down as much as 20% in premarket trading.Company & Industry Overviews Must-Know: The World’s Top Online Retailers
Retailing has undergone a tremendous change over the last couple of decades. The brick-and-mortar model is giving way to online retailers.Company & Industry Overviews Facebook’s Oculus AR Dream Has a Tough Challenge
On the same day that Facebook’s Oculus confirmed its plans to enter the AR market, Amazon unveiled its own AR-powered smart glasses.Company & Industry Overviews Third-Party Sellers: Opportunity or Threat for Amazon?
At the end of the second quarter, Amazon’s (AMZN) third-party sellers accounted for 54% of the paid units sold on the platform.Company & Industry Overviews Why eBay Is Reviewing Its Global Marketing Practice
eBay (EBAY) is undertaking a review of its global media advertising strategy. At the moment, eBay works with several advertising agencies. The goal of the review is to allow eBay to pick a single agency that will handle all its media advertising work around the world.Company & Industry Overviews Here’s What eBay Views as Its Unique Advantage over Amazon
In the competition for marketplace sellers, eBay (EBAY) believes it has a unique advantage over competitors such as Amazon.Company & Industry Overviews eBay Joins Peers in Opening Physical Stores
eBay is not the first to go offline to connect with small businesses in an attempt to bridge the gap between online and offline retail.Company & Industry Overviews Alibaba Stoking Another Fire against Amazon in India
Alibaba (BABA) is preparing to inject $50 million in fresh funding in BigBasket, India’s top online grocery retailer.Company & Industry Overviews Alibaba’s Recent Africa Deal Could Worry Amazon
Kenya is one of the African countries where Alibaba and Amazon are battling for e-commerce market share.Company & Industry Overviews Alibaba Gears Up for Expansion in Southeast Asia e-Commerce Market
According to a joint report by Google and Temasek, the digital economy in Southeast Asia is set for booming growth in the next few years.Company & Industry Overviews Will PayPal Boost Its R&D Allocation to Counter the Competition?
In the past year, we’ve seen PayPal make a series of strategic acquisitions to sharpen its competitive edge amid escalating competition.