Business Strategy
Beyond the Bar Tab: The Financial Engineering Keeping Mega-Brewers Profitable
Discover the financial engineering behind mega-brewers. Learn how they use price hikes and cost cuts to maximize free cash flow and reward investors.
O2’s Pricing Fiasco: A Masterclass in What Not to Do for SaaS and Tech Startups
O2’s pricing fiasco is a critical lesson for tech startups on the importance of trust and transparency in the subscription economy.
The Disruption Express: How Virgin’s Challenge to Eurostar Could Reshape European Travel and Investing
Virgin Trains is set to challenge Eurostar’s long-held monopoly, a move poised to reshape European travel, finance, and infrastructure investing.
Navigating the Gauntlet: How Businesses Are Battling a Perfect Economic Storm and What It Means for Investors
Businesses face a perfect storm of rising costs and staffing shortages. This post analyzes the challenges, strategies for resilience, and key implications for investors.
Spice Girls & Stock Tickers: Unpacking the Investment Economics of the Girl Group Phenomenon
The rise and fall of girl groups offer timeless lessons in business strategy, market economics, and the evolution of asset valuation for today’s investors.
Kodak’s Second Shot: Can a “Blue-Collar CEO” Reboot a Fallen Giant?
Kodak, a symbol of corporate failure, is attempting a quiet turnaround under CEO Jim Continenza. Is this a new chapter or a final gasp?
The Katsu Principle: What Two Specialist Restaurants Teach Us About Modern Investing and Business Strategy
A restaurant review offers a profound case study in business strategy, revealing how the principles behind two specialist eateries can inform modern investing.
Beyond the Ticker: 3 Unlikely Case Studies on Tech Innovation & Market Trends
Beyond stock tips, an analysis of a tech reseller, a hotel, and a publisher reveals key lessons in innovation, SaaS models, and AI for tech leaders.
Tesla’s Profit Puzzle: Why Record Sales Don’t Tell the Whole AI Story
Tesla’s record revenue and sliding profits reveal a bold strategy: sacrificing short-term gains for long-term dominance in AI, software, and automation.
Tesla’s Paradox: Why Record Revenue Can’t Mask the Real Story in AI and Automation
Tesla’s record revenue masks a profit slide. Discover the real story behind the numbers: a strategic pivot to AI, automation, and a software-defined future.
Beyond the Pitch: Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Decision as a Masterclass in Geopolitical Risk and Financial Prudence
A football club’s decision to prioritize fan safety over revenue offers a powerful lesson in geopolitical risk management for investors and business leaders.
Beyond the Pint: An Investor’s Analysis of the Pub Industry’s Economic Crossroads
The British pub faces new rivals in cafes and delivery apps, a sign of deep economic shifts. This analysis explores the investment implications.