Daily Archives: February 20, 2014

Zero-commission trading startup reveals truth about business model

For years I have been pointing out that on-line trading platforms are all about the providers making profits off of the gambling impulses of their users. The business model is about capitalizing on addictive behavior and profiting as users bet … Continue reading

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Life in the real world: weak demand

This morning, the world’s largest retailer Wal-Mart confirmed that sales fell for the fourth straight quarter, and net sales growth for 2014 was trailing to the lower end of its previous forecast range. At the same time, Caterpillar–heavy equipment seller … Continue reading

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