Business
NVIDIA’s Playbook
Jesse Chan | September 3rd, 2007 | 2 Comments
Just a year ago, NVIDIA and ATI were in the midst of a war for graphics processing unit (GPU) supremacy in the $18 Billion a year video game industry. Then, ATI was bought out by AMD. At the time, there was talk that the combined technologies from ATI’s GPUs and AMD’s CPUs […]
Google’s Trading Floor
Jesse Chan | August 30th, 2007 | 10 Comments
Google dominates the online space. Google is often our homepage and the first place we go to when we open a web browser. We use Google Web Search when we’re looking for something on the Web. We use GMail to read and write email. We use Google Maps to get directions or find […]
A Mutual Fund Has Its Selling Points as Well as Its Downsides
Bimin Chan | August 29th, 2007 | 1 Comment
Credit: GourmetGiftBaskets
Mutual Funds offer a dynamic variety of choices, providing investors with a range of opportunities. There are thousands of mutual funds to choose from. Many investors choose mutual funds in their portfolios because these funds have some advantages.
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Invest in a 401k, 403b, or Keogh plan
Bimin Chan | August 27th, 2007 | No Comments
It may be surprising to some that the 401k, 403b, and Keogh plan are powerful investing weapons. These plans have two main advantages:
Tax advantages — contributions occur before the money is treated as income by the IRS. In other words, taxable income is reduced.
Tax-deferred growth — contributions in these plans grow tax-deferred and are […]
Do you have the Mentality of a Free Agent?
Bimin Chan | August 26th, 2007 | No Comments
The term “free agent” was originally coined to describe the shift in major league baseball that allowed players to switch teams on their own. Free agents view themselves as equal partners of their employers, and take responsibility for their personal career management. The relationship between their company and them is changing from paternalism […]
How Does Snapple Market Its Products?
Bimin Chan | August 24th, 2007 | No Comments
Snapple and its competitors
Napa Naturals, Natural Quenchers, SoHo, After the Fall, Ginseng Rush, Elliot’s Amazing, Old Tyme Soft Drink, Manly Sodas, Syfo, Original New York Seltzer, Ocean Spray, Sobe, Lipton, Arizona, Nestea, and Fruitopia are Snapple’s key competitors in the New Age or Alternative beverage category in the non-alcoholic beverage industry. They compete in […]
Do You Invest for the Long Term?
Bimin Chan | August 23rd, 2007 | 2 Comments
by Ramy Majouji
An old Wall Street adage states that two emotions move the market: fear and greed. Indeed short-term investors are affected by these emotions. Acting on strong emotions may lead to some investment mistakes.
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lonelygirl15 Marketing Strategy
Jesse Chan | August 21st, 2007 | 1 Comment
In June 2006, Bree, a 16-year old teenager also known as lonelygirl15, took the world by storm by broadcasting herself on YouTube. Bree, talked about her life via videoblogs (vlogs) and quickly became an online celebrity. So many people viewed her show that it soon eclipsed the popularity of many television shows […]
Why Is Southwest Airlines One of the Best Low Cost Airlines?
Bimin Chan | August 21st, 2007 | No Comments
Even before September 11, 2001, the airline industry faced many problems, including overcapacity, lower profits due to fierce competition, airport congestion, and antitrust concerns. The terrorist attacks of September 11 had the worst economic impact on the airline industry. Although some of the initial panic and fear of flying directly following September 11 […]
What Will You Do If You Don’t like Your Job?
Bimin Chan | August 20th, 2007 | No Comments
What will you do if you don’t like your job?
Many people are not fulfilled or satisfied with their work. Their feelings range from being depressed, bored, lethargic, and apathetic, to being unchallenged, stressed, or overwhelmed. They may feel trapped by their career choices and stuck in a line of work they dislike. […]