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The latest investment strategies and insights from Markman Capital Insight. Helping investors get the most reward from every ounce of risk.  The latest investment strategies and insights from Markman Capital Insight. Helping investors get the most reward from every ounce of risk. 

Microsoft Reaction Shocks The Street

Microsoft Reaction Shocks The Street

Something amazing is happening with technology stocks. They are getting downgraded, they are reporting lousy financial results, and they are still going up.Microsoft (MSFT) was front and center on Wednesday after executives at the Redmond, Wash.-based software reported mixed financial results for the second quarter, but guided analyst forecasts...

  • July 10th, 2023
TikTok Banned in US: Investors Eye Meta Platforms

TikTok Banned in US: Investors Eye Meta Platforms

The wheels of government move slowly, yet surely. Now lawmakers are taking dead aim at Chinese businesses, and their actions will have far-reaching implications for investors.A bipartisan bill introduced last week will ban TikTok in the United States. U.S. lawmakers believe the wildly popular social media platform is an instrument of the Chinese government.Investors...

  • July 6th, 2023
Blood Test for Cancer Gives New  Life to Guardant Health Shares

Blood Test for Cancer Gives New Life to Guardant Health Shares

Researchers are making real progress diagnosing cancer with a simple blood test. It is a game-changer in healthcare, and a big deal for investors. Results published last week from a new medical study show that researchers have developed a DNA blood test that is 99.1% effective screening for several types of cancer. Investors should consider...

  • July 5th, 2023
Revolutionizing Auto Industry: Android OS Dominates EV Market

Revolutionizing Auto Industry: Android OS Dominates EV Market

Mobile operating systems are going mobile, literally. Car companies are killing tethered operating systems in favor of built-in Android. This is what it means for investors.An executive at General Motors (GM) announced at the end of March week that Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will not be available in upcoming electric vehicles. The replacement is...

  • June 28th, 2023
Why Alphabet Will Benefit From  Stunning Rise of Malevolent AIs

Why Alphabet Will Benefit From Stunning Rise of Malevolent AIs

Musicians often sell their song rights for use in advertising. Now technology is good enough for actors to sell their voices and likenesses, and policy makers are worried.Representatives for Bruce Willis denied last week that the actor sold his likeness to a deepfake company, the first deal of its kind in Hollywood. It’s the beginning of a new era...

  • June 26th, 2023
Elon Musk's Reputation Takes a Hit as Tesla Falls Short

Elon Musk's Reputation Takes a Hit as Tesla Falls Short

The latest Tesla (TSLA) production and delivery data is out, and it is far below expectations. This is what the numbers mean for investors.Tesla built 1.37 million electric vehicles during 2022, a significant miss to its internal target of 50% growth. Worldwide deliveries during the quarter also fell short of forecasts. Bears should not get too...

  • June 21st, 2023
Why Accenture and Cadence Will Be Winners in the Next Phase of Deglobalization

Why Accenture and Cadence Will Be Winners in the Next Phase of Deglobalization

Investors in 2022 have contended with a war messy war Eastern Europe, worldwide inflation, and supply chain bottlenecks. It’s been a tough slog, yet there are better times ahead. The world is shrinking and expanding at the same time, which is confusing on the surface but makes a lot of sense if you think about it. Deglobalization (shrinkage)...

  • June 16th, 2023