Comments for Blogonomics http://yrimc.com/blog By Professor Yelenna Rondon, MSIM, CFA. Fri, 13 May 2011 04:24:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Week of March 28, 2011. Let’s Review Some Finanacial Statements by El Kiosko http://yrimc.com/blog/2011/03/28/week-of-march-28-2011-lets-review-some-finanacial-statements/comment-page-1/#comment-2659 El Kiosko Fri, 13 May 2011 04:24:07 +0000 http://yrimc.com/blog/?p=452#comment-2659 In 2009 Apple’s gross profit was $17 billion and in the following year it grew to $25 billion. That is more than a $8 billion increase. Ford’s gross profit for 2009 was $17 billion and in 2010 it reached the $24 billion mark. Comparing the two companies Apples gross profit was higher overall. As far as assets and liabilities, Ford has more than twice the assets that Apple has. Ford also has six times Apple’s liabilities, making Ford in the red, unlike Apple. Ford is in debt while Apple has turned a nice profit. Ford’s net income is no where near that of Apple’s. Apple is a company that will always have constant buyers because technology is more popular and also cheaper than buying a vehicle. Based on the Income Statements and Balance Sheets I have reviewed, I would rather invest in Apple than Ford Motor Company. In 2009 Apple’s gross profit was $17 billion and in the following year it grew to $25 billion. That is more than a $8 billion increase. Ford’s gross profit for 2009 was $17 billion and in 2010 it reached the $24 billion mark. Comparing the two companies Apples gross profit was higher overall. As far as assets and liabilities, Ford has more than twice the assets that Apple has.

Ford also has six times Apple’s liabilities, making Ford in the red, unlike Apple. Ford is in debt while Apple has turned a nice profit. Ford’s net income is no where near that of Apple’s. Apple is a company that will always have constant buyers because technology is more popular and also cheaper than buying a vehicle. Based on the Income Statements and Balance Sheets I have reviewed, I would rather invest in Apple than Ford Motor Company.

]]> Comment on Our Final Blog for the Spring 2011 Semester! by El Kiosko http://yrimc.com/blog/2011/05/02/our-final-blog-for-the-spring-2011-semester/comment-page-1/#comment-2658 El Kiosko Fri, 13 May 2011 04:03:21 +0000 http://yrimc.com/blog/?p=458#comment-2658 I chose to write a blog about the Under Armour Inc. This popular apparel brand has a huge line of clothing and footwear that is suitable for people of all ages around the world. According to financial data I obtained for my portfolio project, the company’s revenues have increased a great deal since the last year of financial reports. An estimated $207 million dollar revenue increase is big news for a company that started selling merchandise only a decade ago. I personally own items made by this brand and the quality surpasses the quality of brands that produce similar apparel. Brands such as Champion and Fruit of the Loom are tough competitors for Under Armour especially in such a competitive market with there being new styles and products introduced each season. I will continue to buy Under Armour for all of my sportswear needs. Strengths the company has is its ability to introduce new clothing and footwear each season and sell its merchandise in department stores as well as sporting goods stores. Weaknesses seen by the company include other brands that produce apparel similar in style or the need to increase prices as production costs rise. Opportunities are available for the company to expand to other countries that it currently does not sell merchandise and also gear products towards a larger target market that includes children’s apparel as this would help the company to reach out to a new customer base. Threats may be that the competition could be selling more merchandise than the company itself and merchandise may be replaced by more advanced products produced by a different company. I chose to write a blog about the Under Armour Inc. This popular apparel brand has a huge line of clothing and footwear that is suitable for people of all ages around the world. According to financial data I obtained for my portfolio project, the company’s revenues have increased a great deal since the last year of financial reports. An estimated $207 million dollar revenue increase is big news for a company that started selling merchandise only a decade ago. I personally own items made by this brand and the quality surpasses the quality of brands that produce similar apparel. Brands such as Champion and Fruit of the Loom are tough competitors for Under Armour especially in such a competitive market with there being new styles and products introduced each season. I will continue to buy Under Armour for all of my sportswear needs.

Strengths the company has is its ability to introduce new clothing and footwear each season and sell its merchandise in department stores as well as sporting goods stores.

Weaknesses seen by the company include other brands that produce apparel similar in style or the need to increase prices as production costs rise.

Opportunities are available for the company to expand to other countries that it currently does not sell merchandise and also gear products towards a larger target market that includes children’s apparel as this would help the company to reach out to a new customer base.

Threats may be that the competition could be selling more merchandise than the company itself and merchandise may be replaced by more advanced products produced by a different company.

]]> Comment on Our Final Blog for the Spring 2011 Semester! by sclifford1290 http://yrimc.com/blog/2011/05/02/our-final-blog-for-the-spring-2011-semester/comment-page-1/#comment-2657 sclifford1290 Thu, 12 May 2011 21:34:45 +0000 http://yrimc.com/blog/?p=458#comment-2657 I chose to do a SWOT analysis on Nike Inc. Nike has been around for years and i believe will continue to prosper in our economy. Usisng business source premier I was able to find the following: Strengths - (1)Robust market position bolstered by strong brand equity; (2)Competent technical innovation in products enhances Nike's competitive advantage and brand equity; (3)Low cost manufacturing base coupled with broad distribution network. Weakness - (1) High pension liabilities Opportunities - (1) Association with NFL would consolidate market leadership in the US; (2) Brand reorganization initiative; (3) Growth in global footwear market. Threats - (1) Intense competition; (2)Limited control over contract maufacturers; (3) Growing counterfeit goods market. I chose to do a SWOT analysis on Nike Inc. Nike has been around for years and i believe will continue to prosper in our economy. Usisng business source premier I was able to find the following:
Strengths – (1)Robust market position bolstered by strong brand equity; (2)Competent technical innovation in products enhances Nike’s competitive advantage and brand equity; (3)Low cost manufacturing base coupled with broad distribution network.
Weakness – (1) High pension liabilities
Opportunities – (1) Association with NFL would consolidate market leadership in the US; (2) Brand reorganization initiative; (3) Growth in global footwear market.
Threats – (1) Intense competition; (2)Limited control over contract maufacturers; (3) Growing counterfeit goods market.

]]> Comment on Week of March 28, 2011. Let’s Review Some Finanacial Statements by newyorkino781 http://yrimc.com/blog/2011/03/28/week-of-march-28-2011-lets-review-some-finanacial-statements/comment-page-1/#comment-2656 newyorkino781 Thu, 12 May 2011 13:38:12 +0000 http://yrimc.com/blog/?p=452#comment-2656 The Ford Motor Company is the second largest automobile manufacturer in the United States. Its Sales for 2010 reached an estimated $128 billion and gross profit was at $24 billion. The net income for the year ended 2010 was at $6.5 billion. The company has been in business for much longer than the Apple Corporation and has been through numerous economic situations. Total assets reached $48 billion last year and total liabilities of $60 billion. It is a well seasoned company in that it has been able to pull through even the most toughest economy and sell a product that is known for having good cars. same as Apple is one of the largest company in the world. the sales of $65 billion in 2010 and a gross profit of $25 billion, the company is thriving very well and should have no problems with those figures reaching even higher. With net income at $14 billion last year, it is no surprise that more consumers are scooping up all of the hot selling products that Apple produces. The company is successful in attaining total assets worth $41 billion and total liabilities estimated at $20 billion. The innovation and technology Apple incorporates into its electronics is hard for other companies to compete with. The Ford Motor Company is the second largest automobile manufacturer in the United States. Its Sales for 2010 reached an estimated $128 billion and gross profit was at $24 billion. The net income for the year ended 2010 was at $6.5 billion. The company has been in business for much longer than the Apple Corporation and has been through numerous economic situations. Total assets reached $48 billion last year and total liabilities of $60 billion. It is a well seasoned company in that it has been able to pull through even the most toughest economy and sell a product that is known for having good cars. same as Apple is one of the largest company in the world. the sales of $65 billion in 2010 and a gross profit of $25 billion, the company is thriving very well and should have no problems with those figures reaching even higher. With net income at $14 billion last year, it is no surprise that more consumers are scooping up all of the hot selling products that Apple produces. The company is successful in attaining total assets worth $41 billion and total liabilities estimated at $20 billion. The innovation and technology Apple incorporates into its electronics is hard for other companies to compete with.

]]> Comment on Our Final Blog for the Spring 2011 Semester! by newyorkino781 http://yrimc.com/blog/2011/05/02/our-final-blog-for-the-spring-2011-semester/comment-page-1/#comment-2655 newyorkino781 Thu, 12 May 2011 13:34:15 +0000 http://yrimc.com/blog/?p=458#comment-2655 I pick Microsoft and perform a SWOT analysis on it according to Business Source Premier. The strengths of the company are its strong brand image, focus on research and development, and its robust balance sheet. Its weaknesses are its low search engine market share and low investors’ confidence. The opportunities are its increasing adoption of cloud computing services and positive outlook for worldwide IT spending. The threats it poses are its intense competition, patent lawsuits and threat of piracy. So of the opportunity Microsoft had done was moved into the Chinese market and sell products and programs based on Chinese language and give the Chinese government to sensor and ease drop on emails, documents, and WebPages. I pick Microsoft and perform a SWOT analysis on it according to Business Source Premier. The strengths of the company are its strong brand image, focus on research and development, and its robust balance sheet. Its weaknesses are its low search engine market share and low investors’ confidence. The opportunities are its increasing adoption of cloud computing services and positive outlook for worldwide IT spending. The threats it poses are its intense competition, patent lawsuits and threat of piracy. So of the opportunity Microsoft had done was moved into the Chinese market and sell products and programs based on Chinese language and give the Chinese government to sensor and ease drop on emails, documents, and WebPages.

]]> Comment on Our Final Blog for the Spring 2011 Semester! by twinangel18 http://yrimc.com/blog/2011/05/02/our-final-blog-for-the-spring-2011-semester/comment-page-1/#comment-2654 twinangel18 Thu, 12 May 2011 11:50:36 +0000 http://yrimc.com/blog/?p=458#comment-2654 McDonalds is a company that has changed the way America eats breakfast. Although, it’s not just for breakfast anymore, McDonalds brews fresh coffee that is available to the consumer any time during the day or night. It also provides food products in which the consumer finds comfort. How many times have you driven by a McDonalds location to find the “drive-thru” backed up with vehicles. I find this establishment to have gained success in every way. The clever advertising campaigns with constant product changeover and improvements pave the way to its success. McDonalds has just celebrated its sixtieth anniversary and in my opinion, will continue to serve up a fresh cup of coffee for another sixty years. McDonalds is a company that has changed the way America eats breakfast. Although, it’s not just for breakfast anymore, McDonalds brews fresh coffee that is available to the consumer any time during the day or night. It also provides food products in which the consumer finds comfort. How many times have you driven by a McDonalds location to find the “drive-thru” backed up with vehicles. I find this establishment to have gained success in every way. The clever advertising campaigns with constant product changeover and improvements pave the way to its success. McDonalds has just celebrated its sixtieth anniversary and in my opinion, will continue to serve up a fresh cup of coffee for another sixty years.

]]> Comment on Our Final Blog for the Spring 2011 Semester! by WhiteEagle2011 http://yrimc.com/blog/2011/05/02/our-final-blog-for-the-spring-2011-semester/comment-page-1/#comment-2653 WhiteEagle2011 Thu, 12 May 2011 08:53:33 +0000 http://yrimc.com/blog/?p=458#comment-2653 Dunkin’ Donuts is a company that has changed the way America eats breakfast. Although, it’s not just for breakfast anymore, Dunkin’ Donuts brews fresh coffee that is available to the consumer any time during the day or night. It also provides food products in which the consumer finds comfort. How many times have you driven by a Dunkin’ Donuts location to find the “drive-thru” backed up with vehicles or found that the Boston Creme Doughnut to be sold out? I find this establishment to have gained success in every way. The clever advertising campaigns with constant product changeover and improvements pave the way to its success. Dunkin’ Donuts has just celebrated its sixtieth anniversary and in my opinion, will continue to serve up a fresh cup of coffee for another sixty years. Strengths -High demand for Products -Locations everywhere and expanding each year -Constantly introducing new products Weaknesses -Price of product sources increasing -Keeping up with the demand of the product -Locations that don’t produce high volume sales Threats -Competitors selling similar products -Unsatisfied customers -Food and Drug Administration regulations Opportunities -Improve customer experience -Innovate products to be healthy in diet -Lower costs of products to increase sales Dunkin’ Donuts is a company that has changed the way America eats breakfast. Although, it’s not just for breakfast anymore, Dunkin’ Donuts brews fresh coffee that is available to the consumer any time during the day or night. It also provides food products in which the consumer finds comfort. How many times have you driven by a Dunkin’ Donuts location to find the “drive-thru” backed up with vehicles or found that the Boston Creme Doughnut to be sold out? I find this establishment to have gained success in every way. The clever advertising campaigns with constant product changeover and improvements pave the way to its success. Dunkin’ Donuts has just celebrated its sixtieth anniversary and in my opinion, will continue to serve up a fresh cup of coffee for another sixty years.

Strengths
-High demand for Products
-Locations everywhere and expanding each year
-Constantly introducing new products

Weaknesses
-Price of product sources increasing
-Keeping up with the demand of the product
-Locations that don’t produce high volume sales

Threats
-Competitors selling similar products
-Unsatisfied customers
-Food and Drug Administration regulations

Opportunities
-Improve customer experience
-Innovate products to be healthy in diet
-Lower costs of products to increase sales

]]> Comment on Week of March 28, 2011. Let’s Review Some Finanacial Statements by WhiteEagle2011 http://yrimc.com/blog/2011/03/28/week-of-march-28-2011-lets-review-some-finanacial-statements/comment-page-1/#comment-2652 WhiteEagle2011 Thu, 12 May 2011 08:17:59 +0000 http://yrimc.com/blog/?p=452#comment-2652 The Ford Motor Company ranks as the second largest automobile manufacturer in the United States. Its Sales for 2010 reached an estimated $128 billion and gross profit was at $24 billion. The net income for the year ended 2010 was at $6.5 billion. The company has been in business for much longer than the Apple Corporation and has been through numerous economic situations. Total assets reached $48 billion last year and total liabilities of $60 billion. It is a well seasoned company in that it has been able to pull through even the most toughest economy and sell a product that is known for having excellent quality. The Apple Corporation is one of the largest companies in the world. Having sales of $65 billion in 2010 and a gross profit of $25 billion, the company is thriving very well and should have no problems with those figures reaching even higher. With net income at $14 billion last year, it is no surprise that more consumers are scooping up all of the hot selling products that Apple produces. The company is successful in attaining total assets worth $41 billion and total liabilities estimated at $20 billion. The innovation and technology Apple incorporates into its electronics is hard for other companies to compete with. An Apple product design will always be in demand no matter what type of economy because it is a product that is easy for a consumer to acquire. The Ford Motor Company has produced a best selling car in the past and present. It will continue to build a car that consumers will aspire to drive. In today's’ competitive markets, the automobile is a tougher product to sell than a consumer electronic. Apple manufactures various electronics that are unique and are not comparable to other electronics on the market. If Ford produced a vehicle that was unique in its own way, it would reap profits of epic proportions. On that note, if the Ford Motor Company would team up with Apple Incorporated to design an automobile that featured quality and innovation combined from both companies, consumers would have the best of both worlds in one product. The Ford Motor Company ranks as the second largest automobile manufacturer in the United States. Its Sales for 2010 reached an estimated $128 billion and gross profit was at $24 billion. The net income for the year ended 2010 was at $6.5 billion. The company has been in business for much longer than the Apple Corporation and has been through numerous economic situations. Total assets reached $48 billion last year and total liabilities of $60 billion. It is a well seasoned company in that it has been able to pull through even the most toughest economy and sell a product that is known for having excellent quality.

The Apple Corporation is one of the largest companies in the world. Having sales of $65 billion in 2010 and a gross profit of $25 billion, the company is thriving very well and should have no problems with those figures reaching even higher. With net income at $14 billion last year, it is no surprise that more consumers are scooping up all of the hot selling products that Apple produces. The company is successful in attaining total assets worth $41 billion and total liabilities estimated at $20 billion. The innovation and technology Apple incorporates into its electronics is hard for other companies to compete with. An Apple product design will always be in demand no matter what type of economy because it is a product that is easy for a consumer to acquire.

The Ford Motor Company has produced a best selling car in the past and present. It will continue to build a car that consumers will aspire to drive. In today’s’ competitive markets, the automobile is a tougher product to sell than a consumer electronic. Apple manufactures various electronics that are unique and are not comparable to other electronics on the market. If Ford produced a vehicle that was unique in its own way, it would reap profits of epic proportions. On that note, if the Ford Motor Company would team up with Apple Incorporated to design an automobile that featured quality and innovation combined from both companies, consumers would have the best of both worlds in one product.

]]> Comment on Our Final Blog for the Spring 2011 Semester! by Bruins3 http://yrimc.com/blog/2011/05/02/our-final-blog-for-the-spring-2011-semester/comment-page-1/#comment-2651 Bruins3 Wed, 11 May 2011 21:52:50 +0000 http://yrimc.com/blog/?p=458#comment-2651 I am going to pick Google because I have a lot of faith in this company. Throughout the years google has been a successful and growing company and treats there workers great. Google is a very professional company that is still growing til this day. Google is very helpful and has been a very increasing company. Google has had positive profits and has made money ever year. Out of the 10 stocks that i have done i would chose google for my 100k portfolio and to invest in. I am going to pick Google because I have a lot of faith in this company. Throughout the years google has been a successful and growing company and treats there workers great. Google is a very professional company that is still growing til this day. Google is very helpful and has been a very increasing company. Google has had positive profits and has made money ever year. Out of the 10 stocks that i have done i would chose google for my 100k portfolio and to invest in.

]]> Comment on Our Final Blog for the Spring 2011 Semester! by kg978 http://yrimc.com/blog/2011/05/02/our-final-blog-for-the-spring-2011-semester/comment-page-1/#comment-2650 kg978 Wed, 11 May 2011 17:23:57 +0000 http://yrimc.com/blog/?p=458#comment-2650 Today Starbucks strongest strength is that they welcome millions of customers through their doors every day, in more than 17,000 locations in over 50 countries. Starbucks is a well known name and not just for coffee. They also offer breakfast and lunch sandwiches along with a few other baked goods. As we know every company has their weaknesses. Starbucks can get very costly to some customers which is why some people might decide to go to Dunkin Donuts one morning because they want a cheaper coffee and sandwich which in this case is a huge threat to Starbucks Corporation seeing they are one of the key competitors. Starbucks has opened many opportunities for their corporation. For example Starbucks now sells there products in other stores like grocery stores and convenience stores. This was probably one of the best opportunities for the company to expand with their product. Today Starbucks strongest strength is that they welcome millions of customers through their doors every day, in more than 17,000 locations in over 50 countries. Starbucks is a well known name and not just for coffee. They also offer breakfast and lunch sandwiches along with a few other baked goods. As we know every company has their weaknesses. Starbucks can get very costly to some customers which is why some people might decide to go to Dunkin Donuts one morning because they want a cheaper coffee and sandwich which in this case is a huge threat to Starbucks Corporation seeing they are one of the key competitors. Starbucks has opened many opportunities for their corporation. For example Starbucks now sells there products in other stores like grocery stores and convenience stores. This was probably one of the best opportunities for the company to expand with their product.

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