Michael E. Porter’s five forces analysis is a framework for understanding the degree of competition in an industry. Strong forces drive down industry profitability.
The five forces model acknowledges that a company operates in a system of suppliers, customers, and existing competitors.
In our Top 5 this week, we discuss how to avoid major company scandals, discover why you should say “No” to angel investing, and examine the ‘illusion of wealth’. All this and more…
Read MoreIn this Academic-Style Research we tested a fundamental factor, change in asset turnover, on a global universe of stocks. Asset turnover is a measure of efficiency, the ratio analyzes how efficient a company is in the use of its assets.
Read MoreStrategy is about how a company picks which activities it engages in. It is also about how and where management decides to engage in those activities. Success is when that strategy generates a sustainable, above industry average profit.
Read MorePictures from How to Make Your Company Financially World Class at Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand on 23 May 2017.
Read MoreChart of the Day: Indonesia and India continue to be high interest rate countries. Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong all maintain very low rates. At 3.5%, China has room to raise rates to slow bubbles.
Read MoreChart of the Day: US 10yr govt bond rate fell from 5% to 2% and has remained there since 2011. Thailand broke from Asia in 2014 and moved rates close to the US.
Read MoreIn our Top 5 this week, we examine high market expectations, what’s happening in European stocks, and our current choices in today’s market. All this and more…
Read MoreHave you ever met that guy who always has the answer for everything and is certain about being right? Did you know that 93% of Americans are above-average drivers? Either way, you should read this post.
Read MoreRemember that stock which you bought that went down by 30%, and you didn’t sell? If you are absolutely convinced that a stock will do well, but then the price falls by 30%, it’s easy to think: “It’s on sale! I’ll invest more” to avoid or delay the loss.
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