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When you enter college and choose your major, people always suggest certain fields of study. Major in business, one person may suggest, or focus on biology, another person will tell you. They will tell you that a certain major will make you happier or give you better career options down the line, and for the […] More
I read an interesting news item the other day that revealed that World of Warcraft, the aging Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG for short) is still bringing in $1B a year in revenue for its parent company, Activision. The Blizzard game set the standard for MMOs a decade ago, but it really is […] More
Home Improvement chains offer all of the standard needs for people to keep their houses in working order; anything that revolves around fixing or touching up can be found at these places and they are very helpful. Certain companies have been fortunate enough to turn their hardware stores into massive chains that bring in massive […] More
Private equity firms help people manage and invest their funds into the stock market for large returns. Certain companies are very good at this and are able to bring in billions for their clients as well as the company with the portion they take from each deal. Private equity firms make it easier for companies […] More
Urban Outfitters is one of the most popular clothing companies around with a market cap of $4.64 billion. The company was founded in 1976 in Philadelphia and only has 1,100 employees, but brings in tons of revenue because of it’s wide selection of clothing, accessories, and fun products that have been a hit for the […] More
Cosmetics are a huge industry. Men and women alike are always interested in keeping up with their appearance, whether it’s skincare regimens or makeup. For this reason, cosmetic companies are billion dollar industries with sales that continually grow. Each year only one can be on top, though for several years the most valuable cosmetic company […] More
Pizza is great. It’s easy, it’s fast and it can be delivered to your door after being cooked by someone else. There’s nothing about pizza that people don’t love when they’re feeling particularly lazy and not in the mood to cook. Some people care about the chain that makes their pizza and others are just […] More
Accounting is a popular industry because there is always some sort of financial service that requires an accountant’s knowledge and expertise. The biggest accounting firms in the world handle many different aspects of accounting, from auditing to taxation services to management and risk assessment. There are hundreds of thousands of accountants and tax offices in […] More
We all know the major players of the video game industry, from Activision (Call of Duty) to Ubisoft (Assassin’s Creed) to EA (Mass Effect). But what about developers who have just starting to see their stars rise in the last few years? I thought I’d take some time to spotlight a few developers who may […] More
The lack of health benefits associated with tobacco doesn’t seem to have made much of a difference in the tobacco industry. The world’s largest tobacco companies are still highly profitable and valuable, despite the surgeon general’s repeated warnings about the adverse affects of tobacco on a person’s health. With talks of a major tobacco merger […] More
One of the most important – and most often overlooked – aspects of your financial future and your portfolio is not how well your investments do in terms of return, but your satisfaction with your financial advisor. Most people tend to think that as long as they’re making money with their money, they don’t care. […] More
When it comes to index funds, Vanguard has the most profitable and most successful in the world. These funds are specifically allocated to make money for investors looking for a very specific type of investment, and the Vanguard Group’s many different index funds do not disappoint. They follow quality standards and passive investments, which make […] More