MarketLine
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17 Jan
IBM’s quantum computer is a sign of its ambitions
IBM has unveiled a standalone commercially viable quantum computer in an effort to reinvigorate its brand reputation and drag its share price out of the doldrums.
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20 Dec
Adobe share price drops off through Q4, despite strong year and an even brighter 2019
After a share price all time high of $275.49 during October 2018, Adobe has had a rocky end to the year, but the company will come back fighting in 2019.
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19 Dec
UK gig economy reform improves worker rights while protecting companies
Reform of UK gig economy employment regulations mean business costs for leading players will remain under control.
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17 Dec
Chinese retail struggles amid tariffs and falling confidence
Chinese retail sales have reached a 10-year low following imposition of US tariffs, signaling harder times ahead for major players.
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17 Dec
ASOS results: The latest victim of the “worst November in living memory”
Options are limited for ASOS in bid to reverse poor financial results following poor end to 2018.
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14 Dec
Google and Amazon voicebots have entered our homes; will customer service be the next shake-up?
Capabilities of conversational AI are more far-reaching than ever as personal assistants become smarter, transforming customer service.
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13 Dec
Agri-tech start-ups will boost agricultural growth as sector embraces latest tech
Agri-tech start-ups are attracting big name investors in quest to use cutting-edge technology to transform agriculture The agricultural market has experienced a decelerating growth due to pressure on fees paid to farmers.
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10 Dec
NASA outsourcing spacecraft opens new growth opportunities for the private space industry
Under pressure to reduce costs, NASA has chosen to use private companies for moon missions, accelerating development of new space industries.
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10 Dec
US urge allies to ban Huawei – the UK should listen and act
The US government has banned Huawei for cybersecurity concerns in their 5G infrastructure, encouraging the UK to follow suit.
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29 Nov
Jaguar Land Rover makes UK investment despite Brexit – is it this a risky move?
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) said this month that it will build the new generation of the Evoque model in the UK, which could be a risky move amid Brexit uncertainty.
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14 Nov
British American Tobacco must diversify product range in response to potential menthol cigarette ban
A potential US ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes shows British American Tobacco must invest more in alternatives.
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30 Oct
Why Red Dead Redemption 2 should be the last big game to employ crunching
Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally here, but other studios have condemned the 100-hour working weeks that the team behind it were forced to endure.
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24 Oct
Philips share price plunges after Q3 results, but there’s reason to be optimistic
Philips’ Q3 results prompted a sell-off from investors sending the share price plummeting, but the company’s underlying fundamentals remain strong.
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23 Oct
Ryanair share price jumps as H1 results see airline buck the trend
Ryanair share price jumped as the airline’s profits declined only 7% amid fuel and staff costs and pilot strikes which hit the airline recently.
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18 Oct
Flybe has issued a profit warning, but it’s not entirely to blame
UK airline Flybe’s struggles are largely due to Brexit factors and a weak wider market, rather than a poor performance internally.
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3 Oct
The Kors-Versace deal: A major shake-up in the luxury fashion market
US fashion giant Michael Kors confirmed the purchase of the historic Italian fashion house Versace, for a sum of $2.1bn.
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27 Sep
Telltale Games shutdown – factors that led to the gaming company’s demise
Telltale Games is an indie game developer which found surprising success producing episodic video games with lucrative intellectual property such as the Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, and Batman.
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25 Sep
Next defies UK high street gloom – here’s why
Next’s success against retail gloom is due to its adaptation to online sales and price competitiveness.
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21 Sep
Three challenges Tesco’s Jack’s faces in its attempt to compete with the discounters
Newly opened discounter brand by Tesco Jack’s could struggle against Aldi and Lidl while eroding the company’s margins.
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14 Sep
Why the Nike Kaepernick campaign makes sense
Nike chose Colin Kaepernick to be its poster boy for the 30th anniversary of the Just Do It campaign.
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10 Sep
India’s SpiceJet to benefit from a big step into the lucrative air cargo market
India based low-cost airline SpiceJet cargo expansion plans come at the right time amid increasing competition between passenger airlines and online retail growth SpiceJet will launch its dedicated cargo service SpiceXpress on 18 September 2018 and it is likely that the company will become an important player in the Indian cargo market.
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10 Sep
Deutsche Bahn’s decision to slash investment will hurt the company in the long term
Deutsche Bahn’s CEO has sent a candid letter to senior management calling for change, but it seems that reducing investment to boost profits is folly.
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3 Sep
Kalashnikov’s electric car: surprising new entrant could fire blanks
Kalashnikov electric car future could see some success domestically long term, but export and short-term prospects remain muted as the AK-47 assault rifle manufacturer ventures into the car industry.
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30 Aug
Three reasons why the GoPro strategy might be in trouble
The world’s most identifiable action camera manufacturer GoPro is beginning to turn around its financial performance in 2018, but faces three significant constraints to future success.
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29 Aug
WhatsApp India trouble continues, but privacy should remain protected
India’s top court has asked WhatsApp to respond to a petition, which puts the messaging app in breach of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which mandates an appointment of a Grievance officer for its users in India, according to local news reports.
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17 Aug
Online retail tax will not save the high street
After making numerous claims that it will operate in a fairer way, Amazon remains one of the highest profile UK tax avoiders.
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15 Aug
Turkish crisis: risk of contagion is unlikely despite European jitters
Turkey’s financial crisis is unlikely to spark downturns in developed countries, but panic could spread to other developing countries.
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6 Aug
Rolls-Royce results marred by engine failure, but its new strategy is working
Rolls-Royce latest financial results reveal new strategy is working but much work is required to reach financial safety.
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1 Aug
High value iPhones boost Apple Q3 earnings – should it be a cause for concern?
Apple’s Q3 financial results exceeded Wall Street’s expectations thanks to increased selling prices of iPhone models.
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30 Jul
The Tata Nano is no more. Here’s why
Tata has ceased production of the Nano as marketing errors and a poor safety record failed to entice consumers.