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ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty Images In our last Autoliv (NYSE: ALV) article we argued that shares are attractively priced as things begin to normalize for the company, and rated shares a ‘Buy’. Since then, stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 Index (SPY) by more than 2x, from ~$73 to ~$93. We believe the undervaluation has been […]
Continue ReadingIn October of 2022, the Consumer Price Index was 7.7% higher than the same time the previous year. The prices of shelter, food and petrol are the forerunners, which bear the brunt of all of us. Inflation has all kinds of side effects for individuals and for businesses, especially businesses that are just starting out. […]
Continue ReadingTrading companies are companies that acquire a variety of products from wholesalers and manufacturers to sell to retailers or directly to customers. Often, larger trading companies have their own storage units, where they store products in bulk, readily available for shipment. Smaller trading units buy products in small quantity, or based on the orders they […]
Continue ReadingEmpathy is a powerful way to build trust, but leaning in too far can also backfire. Something I wonder after 3.5 years at Buffer as a customer advocate is how can we effectively use empathy to improve the customer service experience? “The act of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and experiencing vicariously the […]
Continue ReadingMany people wish they could retire early – but it may not always be in their best interest. Steve Smith | Getty Images A new study from Binghamton University published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization found that early retirement “may cause faster cognitive decline among the elderly,” Business Insider reported. Related: […]
Continue ReadingThe American economy relies on unpaid care to function, as parents juggle childcare and chores, and manage other elderly at home. Yet caregiving is not considered part of economic output. Here’s why economists say unpaid care is important, and adds to GDP: Caring for children or the elderly allows the rest of the population to […]
Continue ReadingA few months ago, it was brought to our attention that spam emails containing inappropriate content were being sent out and appeared to be coming from a buffer-owned domain (buffermail.com). The emails do not come from Buffer or from buffermail. In this post, we’ll do our best to explain what’s happened so far for anyone […]
Continue ReadingYour e-commerce business can be profitable, but only if you do the right things and stay away from certain mistakes. In this post, we’ll take you through the latter so you can avoid it and increase your business’s chances of success. 1. Failure to identify the target audience Every successful e-commerce business knows its respective […]
Continue ReadingThe competition between streaming services has heated up in recent years with the rise of Disney+, Apple TV, Paramount+ and more. Now, according to data from JustWatch, industry pioneer Netflix is no longer the Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) market leader as of Q4 2022. Prime Video came in as the No. 1 streaming service, […]
Continue ReadingHeavy rains lashed California over Christmas and New Year’s, causing billions of dollars in damage. But the bad weather also revealed how vulnerable homeowners are becoming to the unpredictable effects of climate change. Yet few homeowners in the state were adequately prepared for flooding. According to federal data, 192,404 California homes have a flood-specific insurance […]
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