Oct
30
Money Can Buy You Class
Posted by: konrad | October 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Bread, water, air, and now it seems a college education are something people can’t live without. Despite rapidly rising tuitions, a record number of Americans have decided to enroll in higher education this year. In doing so, they have amassed a record amount of debt: over $1 trillion in federal student loans remain unpaid. In […]
Oct
30
Chevy Volt Supply Chain Needs a Jolt
Posted by: konrad | October 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment
General Motors’ “green” automobile is not bringing in much green. Since before it was unveiled, industry experts questioned whether the plug-in electric Chevy could compete against popular hybrids with its $40,000 asking price. According to GM, the reception so far has been good. The Volt has managed to attract high income customers, 80% of whom […]
Oct
10
Investors Sprinting from Sprint
Posted by: konrad | October 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment
With market share falling, Sprint, currently the U.S’s 3rd largest wireless provider, is banking on technological improvements as well as the new iPhone to reverse its course. While in the long run the tactics may bring in new customers, the company is having to deal with shareholders who are unhappy with the short term […]
Oct
2
Its a strange sight when floor traders aren’t the most frenzied people on Wall Street. That title is now held by the crowd composed of unionized workers and left wing activists participating in the “Occupy Wall Street” demonstrations. While this is hardly the first protest of its kind, it is arguably one of the hardest […]