Industry: Consumer Discretionary
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Charging Up: A Look into Tesla’s Annual Report
Feb 15, 2023
7investing Lead Advisor plugs into Tesla's annual filing to supercharge on the company's state of affairs.
Consumer DiscretionaryArticle
An Admirable Performance By Apple In A Difficult Environment
Feb 3, 2023
Apple's Q1 2023 report may not seem impressive at first glance, but a closer look reveals a company that performed exceptionally well considering the challenges it faced, such as supply disruptions...
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Beyond Hastings: The Road Ahead For Netflix
Jan 23, 2023
Netflix reported "so-so" results in Q4 2022, yet the big news was the company's CEO transition. How does the road ahead look for Netflix with new co-CEOs in-charge of the ship? And is the stock a...
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Is Online Dating Good Business?
Dec 6, 2022
With romance in the air (and on the TV) during the holidays, we take a look at the business of online-dating.
Consumer DiscretionaryArticle
What Alexa Can Tell Us About The Metaverse
Nov 18, 2022
With the massive layoffs at Amazon, are there some lessons here regarding the latest craze in the metaverse? Anirban weighs in.
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Why Apple’s Stock Is Beating Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon
Nov 4, 2022
Apple generated over $110 billion in free cash flow during its fiscal 2022, up 20% year-over-year. Anirban reviews the company's recently reported Q4 2022 earnings and discusses the road ahead...
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Are The iPhone Scuttlebutts Giving You A Migraine?
Oct 19, 2022
Ever since Apple's fall event announced the arrival of the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models, there's constant speculation about the demand or lack thereof for these smartphones. How should we...
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Anirban’s Top Stock for October 2022
Oct 1, 2022
7investing Lead Advisor Anirban Mahanti’s top stock to buy in October 2022 is an innovation powerhouse that is growing exponentially at a scale previously unseen.
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The Incrementally Innovative Apple
Sep 21, 2022
Incremental innovation is a necessity for success and there's no better proof than Apple's recent "far out" event. Read on for Anirban's take on Apple's recently release iPhones and what this might...
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Apple Is The Emperor Of Cash Generation
Aug 22, 2022
Did Apple's June quarter earnings set the cash register on fire? We dive into the Cupertino giant's results to see what records were shattered and where the company was found lacking.
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Will Consumers Remain Resilient?
Aug 6, 2022
We check in on the pulse of consumer spending via the earnings reports from Starbucks, Apple, and Netflix...
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Disney is the New Disruptor
May 13, 2022
Disney+ is just getting it done. What does it mean for Disney and Netflix?
Consumer DiscretionaryArticle
What Amazon’s Earnings Tell Us About Inflation
May 10, 2022
Does Amazon's first-quarter 2022 suggest that inflation is about to ease later in 2022/2023?
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What Next For Peloton? Anirban Has An Outrageous Prediction…
Jan 22, 2022
Peloton is biking uphill and falling behind but this might not be the end of its exercise...
Consumer DiscretionaryArticle
Speculation 2022: Hey, It Could Happen…
Jan 21, 2022
If you really think about it, Facebook entering the health care industry is not that far reaching.
Consumer DiscretionaryAdvisor Update
Invest in Your Good Health This Holiday Season
Nov 13, 2021
November is National Diabetes Awareness month, but there's never a bad time to look after your health.
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Simon’s Top Stock for November 2021
Nov 1, 2021
7investing Lead Advisor Simon Erickson’s top stock to buy in November 2021 is building out some powerful capabilities that aren’t yet obvious to investors.
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Here’s Why I’m Not Worried About Inflation (At Least for…
Oct 22, 2021
Prices are higher, but there are some short-term reasons for that.
By Daniel Kline
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Seven Takeaways From Tesla’s Electrifying Quarter
Oct 21, 2021
Resident Tesla bull Dr. Anirban Mahanti shares his thoughts on the company's Q3 2021 earnings report.
Consumer DiscretionaryArticle
How to Pick Winners This Holiday Shopping Season
Oct 11, 2021
You're going to hear a lot about supply chains.
By Daniel Kline
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How To Light Shareholder Capital on Fire: Altria’s Acquisition of…
Sep 22, 2021
Capital allocation links business performance to investment performance. Sometimes companies make the wrong moves that blow up in smoke.
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Should Investors Worry About Apple’s Incremental iPhone Innovations?
Sep 20, 2021
Apple announced the iPhone 13. What does it mean for investors?
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3 Ways to Invest in the Home Improvement Boom
Sep 13, 2021
American consumers are spending more on their homes than ever before. Here's how investors can profit.
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Will Apple Have to Make Big Payment Changes to Its…
Sep 7, 2021
The company has made a small tweak in an attempt to take some regulatory pressure off.
Consumer DiscretionaryArticle
My Big $200,000 Mistake
Sep 3, 2021
Anirban tells us about this big Netflix investing mistake.
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Amazon Makes Buy Now, Pay Later Deal with Affirm
Aug 31, 2021
The online giant has continued its policy of trying to give consumers what they want.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Keeps on Winning
Aug 30, 2021
The retailer has done a surprisingly good job of turning its business around.
By Daniel Kline
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Can Walmart Build a Successful Third-Party Last-Mile Delivery Offering?
Aug 30, 2021
The retail giant plans to try with GoLocal.
By Daniel Kline
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Fast-Food Wages Jump. What Does That Mean for the Economy?
Aug 28, 2021
The industry, which has never been one known for paying well, has had to pay up due to having trouble finding workrers to fill open jobs.
By Daniel Kline
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Did “Free Guy” Show that the Movie Business Can Make…
Aug 26, 2021
The Ryan Reynolds movie has been a surprise success, but it's not really the hit that the media has portrayed it as.
By Daniel Kline
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Here’s Why This Retail Boss Deserves to Be 2021’s CEO…
Aug 21, 2021
It was a close race, but a stumble at the finish line changed the outcome.
By Daniel Kline
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Starbucks’ Kevin Johnson Deserves a CEO of the Year Nod…
Aug 21, 2021
The coffee giant's leader of a little over four years has done a fantastic job ensuring the company exits the pandemic as strong as ever.
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Setting Records But Not Sitting Still
Aug 21, 2021
CEO of the year is easy ... Elon Musk gets the cake and the crown from me!
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A Deep Dive Into Walt Disney’s Strong Quarter
Aug 16, 2021
The Mouse House may come out of the pandemic stronger than it went into it.
By Daniel Kline
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Can PepsiCo and Boston Beer Score with Alcoholic Mountain Dew?
Aug 13, 2021
The two companies are going into a very crowded market, but name recognition should help.
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What’s Next for Virgin Galactic?
Aug 13, 2021
The space tourism company has put tickets back on sale at a shockingly higher price.
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Are Higher Prices and Inflation the Same Thing?
Aug 12, 2021
The question is whether you believe that these increases are here to stay.
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Here’s the Brick-and-Mortar Chain that Amazon Should Buy
Jul 22, 2021
The deal makes sense on a variety of levels and it's actually surprising it hasn't already happened.
By Daniel Kline
Premium Advisor Update
Social Commerce Is the Next Step in the E-commerce Evolution
Jul 12, 2021
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Big Rewards Lead to Big Gains in Fast-Food Industry
Jul 10, 2021
The race to enroll members in reward programs by fast-food restaurants is on, as loyalty members typically spend almost twice as much as non-members.
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In Retail, the Winners Will Keep Winning
Jul 7, 2021
By Daniel Kline
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The Pandemic Has Shown That Disney’s Theme Parks Should Make…
Jul 2, 2021
COVID-19-related restrictions and changes actually created some positives.
By Daniel Kline
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Ghost Kitchens Might Help Malls, Restaurants
Jul 2, 2021
In theory, these digital-only brands make existing eateries more efficient.
By Daniel Kline