By Mitchell Clark, B.Comm. for Profit ConfidentialThere is going to be considerable pressure on interest rates and the Federal Reserve very soon, and it’s very likely that we’re going to get some choppy trading action in stocks. The reason for this is, of course, positive economic news, which is increasing the likelihood of a decrease in monetary stimulus. As contradictory as it […]
During the past several years, Big Data has made headlines, entered boardrooms, and been prioritized by companies of all sizes in the hopes that their processes will present new opportunities for long-term success. In many cases, the programs will enable organizations to experience financial, operational, and managerial benefits much as squeezing juice from a handful of data-filled oranges will provide […]
flickr/Daniel DIonneIn his latest Weekly Kickstart note, US equity strategist David Kostin lays out 4 big ideas for beating the market in 2014.
First off, however, he notes that his year-end forecast for the year is 1900 on the S&P, so a gain, although not nearly as big as this year.We summarize his four big ideas:Growth will outperform value. Higher interest […]
Big data isn’t just a buzz word — it’s a proven way to improve the bottom line.Good marketing analytics can make all the difference for effective campaigns and company growth, according to data from McKinsey on Marketing and Sales, a branch of global management and consulting firm McKinsey. Using these metrics well can increase a company’s return on investment (ROI) […]
PR marketplace AirPR recently launched Analyst, an analytics service for companies that measures the effectiveness of their public relations campaigns.It’s not often we see tech-related developments in the oft-maligned PR industry, so we chatted with co-founder Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer to learn more about its efforts to put big data to work for publicists and CMOs.Fouladgar-Mercer came up with the idea for […]
