Move over Apple (AAPL) – Get Report TV and Google (GOOG) Chromecast. Wednesday, Amazon (AMZN) announced that it is releasing its own streaming media device: Fire TV, for $99 — shipping starts today. The device, which operates on an Android-based system and supports Netflix (NFLX) as well as Hulu, is going to be a game changer. Why? Because TV is the missing piece of Amazon’s puzzle. … Continue reading
Amazon has been inching towards physical locations for years – introducing package pickup locations within brick-and-mortar stores – but the push has been met with some setbacks. Read more on Seeking Alpha. Continue reading
Month over month construction spending is contracting, particularly in private construction and home improvement, and that could spell trouble for companies in the home improvement industry. Spending on home improvement projects fell almost 2% in May while private construction spending was down 1.5%. “The recent flattening out in housing activity could prove more protracted than … Continue reading
Sometimes the worst part about being on a budget is the thought of it. That idea that you “can’t” do something can be really frustrating. Imagining that you should only spend $200 of your take-home budget on groceries is bound to cause even the most frugal person to imagine ramen noodle dinners and peanut butter and jelly … Continue reading
Businesses are great at stretching what they have. Sure, they could use a company credit card or take a loan, but for the most part, they use what they have, and they are smart about it – why should people be any different? Businesses know it isn’t about what you have, but how you use … Continue reading
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