Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Over the past two years, we’ve seen a health crisis and financial market turmoil destabilizing the longest-ever US economic expansion period. Bear markets continue to grow, and an economic slowdown is already showing. What this means is a recession is likely around the corner. And while it…
The term “direct marketing” is often synonymous with “mail order.” It comes with set-in-cement success principles dating to the turn of the century, which might make you think: Why would I ever think of applying that to my local brick-and-mortar retail business, service business, or professional practice? Here’s why: Because direct marketing — actual, good…
Image Credit: Pete Ryan 1. Ask for help (and acknowledge you need it). “Last year, I was really stressed about our performance and felt like I was in it alone. During a meeting, I was very vulnerable and told my team I needed support and solutions from them. I also acknowledged that I had not…
The recent rally in the benchmark indices indicates improving investors’ sentiments. Moreover, analysts believe the economy could likely dodge a recession. So, it could be wise to consider buying quality stocks CVS Health (CVS), APA (APA), Biogen (BIIB), and Centene (CNC) now. Keep reading…. shutterstock.com – StockNews Despite the prevalent macroeconomic turmoil, broader markets have…
Target’s (NYSE: TGT) Q2 results reinforce a problem facing the retail sector that was only hinted at by Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD) earlier in the week. The company’s efforts to combat supply chain and inventory hurdles are catching up with it at the same time that demand is falling. In the…
Usually, founders travel to meet investors in coastal cities. But in 2014, Steve Case and his team of investors began an annual bus tour, traveling to meet founders where they lived. It was the next step in a longstanding goal of Case’s; following his work as chairman and CEO of America Online, he’d founded an…
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A drop in used vehicles and gasoline prices in July should bode well for companies dealing with used cars. However, given its weak fundamentals, CarMax (KMX) does not look well-positioned to capitalize on the industry tailwinds. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong used car stocks AutoNation (AN), Cars.com (CARS), and Rush…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In The Matrix, Morpheus offers Neo a red or blue pill, and the pill he chooses will determine his future. Each pill represents a different path: the red, a path to knowledge and truth that will forever change his life; while the blue is a path that…
The recent rally in stocks (SPY) has been impressive. But it is still officially a bear market and there are 5 reasons that bears will not be waving a white flag soon. Lets review why stocks rallied…why they are likely to stall at this level…and the 5 reasons why the bearish argument will likely win…