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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.
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...
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...
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...
Iridium Rings Back in as Sat-Phone Powerhouse After Years of Failure and Obscurity
Wireless technology has come a long way during the past two decades, yet smartphones are still useless in the most remote areas. Satellite communications is finally ready to fill the void. Shares of Iridium Communications (IRDM) are rocketing to new highs despite the bear market, the weakening global economy, and the war in Ukraine. Tech that was...
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...
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)...
Radical Research Advance to Boost Biotech Industry’s Health
An Alphabet (GOOGL) unit used artificial intelligence to disrupt the way new drugs are discovered. This is the best way for investors to take advantage. DeepMind announced July 28 the availability of a database of nearly all of the proteins known to science. The open source project eliminates one of the mostly costly parts of biotechnology.Investors...
BlackRock's Warning: Aging Population Threatens Global Economy
Executives at the world’s largest asset manager are worried about rising long-term inflation, and the willingness of the Federal Reserve to save stock investors.Blackrock Inc. published last week its Global Outlook for 2023. The report identifies three drivers that should know about, because they will reset stock and bond prices for the foreseeable...
