Monday, November 15, 2010

another day of research , working on GPS units, athletic clothes, coffee, smartphones and Ipads
Stocks include Apple, Smucker's, Nike and Peet's.
There is a lot of follow up to do today.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

When you don't watch football you can get a lot more done on Sundays than other days.
Working on Apple, Garmin, RIMM, coffee and clothes today.
It seems like retail may be slowing down, at least in some categories
I wonder if the economy is slowing or people are going to pull back for Christmas

Thursday, November 4, 2010

I am expanding my research projects to include some clothing stores, shoe companies and more furniture stores
Continuing to work on Apple, RIMM and Green Mountain Coffee.
I am learning more ways to check channels and make new friends

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Today battery sales at Energizer were less than expected. People also expected a restructuring plan which they didn't announce.
Coffee is still selling for Green Mountain and Ipads are still selling for Apple
Research in Motion is losing market share but it will be a long time before they admit it

Monday, November 1, 2010

Today I am going through an old S1 for a company i am doing research on. Maybe there will be some nugget of information. So far nothing.
Apple Ipads are selling well and so is Green Mountain Coffee.
It will be another busy week of research

Saturday, October 30, 2010

I was driving around this morning looking at stores. Checking for inventory on Coffee makers. Coffee, Ipads and other things.
It is always interesting looking at shelves and shelf space
Lots of people doing yoga today.
The research process is sill interesting to me

Friday, October 29, 2010

Today I am working on clothes, coffee, shoes, smartphones and Ipads.
that would include Apple, Green Mountain Coffee and Research in Motion

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

I am wondering whats going to happen with Green Mountain Coffee and their SEC investigation

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Green Mountain coffee is being investigated for financial shenanigans, it seems unlikely but the stock has been crushed.
Apple Ipads are selling quickly in Targets Best Buys and Apple stores

Friday, September 24, 2010

Listening to the Finish Line conference call, it sounds like a Nike commercial

Monday, August 2, 2010

Apple must be selling a lot of everything, Ipads, Mac Books and Phones
Green Mountain Coffee said they were selling a lot of brewers and a lot of coffee.
I wonder what happens with furniture and away from home coffee

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Tomorrow Green Mountain Coffee reports, and I am very curious what they will say.
Apple is still selling all of the Ipads they can make, same with the phones. Mac books sales may be an interesting by product of the strength of their store visits.
If the economy turns soft what will happen to sporting goods?

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Apple may be selling more Mac Books than people think they can. I-phone returns are slowing down and some people who bought the new phone are opting not to get a bumper even though it is free.
Green Mountain Coffee is reporting earnings on Wednesday, that will be interesting

Friday, July 23, 2010

Apple will be battling with Blackberry and Android for the smartphone market. Nokia doesn't seem like a threat but you have to pat attention to them
Green Mountain is going to be shipping a lot of extra brewers in the September quarter. People won't want to get caught short handed.
The question still remains is this a fad or a trend?

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Apple had a strong quarter and Ipads aren't cannibalizing MacBooks. I phones are doing great and there aren't many returns.
Today we will see what Skechers says about the future of Shape Up shoes.
Green Mountain Coffee reports next week

Monday, July 19, 2010

Apple is still having an antenna hangover in the stock market, Ipads are still selling great but supply is hard to find.
The phones are also doing great

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Another day to find out how Apple products are selling, I don't think there is any slowdown.
People want the IPhone4 and are buying it. People are buying Mac Books and Ipads.
Starbucks reports earnings soon and I bet they have a lot to say about free internet and Via.
Green Mountain reports in 2 weeks and I think they sold enough to make people happy.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Its Saturday, What a week for Apple. Great company great products so of course they are getting attacked.
The I-phone is still selling though, and there is even some positive press now.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Apple is selling a lot of everything. MacBooks aren't being diluted by Ipads and I phones are driving adoption to Apple products
Specialty coffee is getting more competitive.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

The market is looking rough again this morning.
But everyone I know will go to Starbucks, use a single serve or make a pot.
Skechers running shoes got a good plug
Apple is still selling a lot of phones and Ipads

Monday, June 28, 2010

Apple sold 1.7 million I phones over the weekend, and people were waiting a long time to get them.
The Grove in LA had I phones left on Friday and Saturday.
The single serve market is getting stronger, but not for Starbucks or for Peet's.
You can buy pretty cheap furniture at Macy's

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Apple sold a couple of million I phones, they will probably sell another half million Ipads in the last half of June. Mac-books seem to be benefiting from all the traffic to the Apple stores.
What will Starbucks do about the single serve market? So far they have nothing.
Toning shoes are doing well and people are generally happy with the results they get.
Macy's is selling leather recliners for $250, quite a bargain and the cheapest price I have seen.

Monday, June 21, 2010

The Chinese are trying to be more agreeable concerning monetary policy. Coffee is still strong and Ipads are still selling. I phones come this week for those who ordered them.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Apple Ipads are becoming more available, it seems as though they are still selling well.
How many K cups will Green Mountain Coffee make in September. It will have to be a lot to make their numbers.
Skechers and Reebok are fighting it out for the toning shoe category

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Smucker's talked about K cups on their quarterly conference call. Apple is moving toward 300 because of the I phone sales and Ipad sales.
The market looks like it made a bottom. It could end up on the day

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

We have a new I phone coming to the house on the 24th. we are still drinking coffee. FRS Energy drinks are advertising more. Best Buy is getting into the used game business, Gamestop has been the leader in used games.
Apple Ipads continue to sell at a quick pace

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The Euro is stronger and the market is up big. There are still stocks going down today LZB and ETH are 2 of them.
I continue to focus on coffee, GMCR and SBUX, will one or both win the single serve market or will they both lose.
Ipads from Apple are still winning the day and driving even more business to Apple's other products

Monday, June 14, 2010

Working on Apple, coffee trends, smart phones and cosmetics

Friday, June 4, 2010

Oops, the employment numbers today looked weak. Hungary said they had a problem with their debt.
Ipads sales are getting stronger , if that is possible.
Still working on coffee, movies and other things but the market is getting trashed

Monday, May 31, 2010

Apple announced they had sold another million Ipads, seems like a large portion is going through their internet site.
England and Europe was success

Thursday, May 27, 2010

The Ipad will be for sale in 9 more countries tomorrow. Coffee sales are not really growing so someone is losing market share in the specialty coffee market. It doesn't seem to be Green Mountain.
People will be streaming movies more than renting the discs sometime soon

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Only 3 more days until the European launch of the Ipad, will Apple sell the next million Ipads in June
Did anyone skip their coffee this morning because of the economy? Starbucks is shipping Via but how is it selling.
Are you tired of going back and forth to the kiosk to get a movie and return it

Monday, May 24, 2010

Looks like the market will start out down on the week, people won't drink less coffee, buy fewer Ipads or spend anymore time dieting

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Another day of research checking out products at Target, Bed Bath and Costco
Lots of new coffee to check out. people are still stocking Keurig 7 to one or more over Tassimo.
Apple is saving their Ipads for next weeks European launch

Friday, May 21, 2010

Working on Apple, Starbucks and Via, Peet's, Cruises, batteries and Appliances

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Is the single serve market really going toward instant coffee and will we all buy Starbucks?
Can streaming replace DVD rentals?
How are the appliance sales at Home Depot

Monday, May 17, 2010

Starbucks has decided to enter the flavored coffee business. That is 4 new lines in the past few months. Ready to drink coffee in Europe, Via instant coffee, re-branding Seattle's Best and now flavored coffee. I wonder if their customers will get confused.
Lot's of companies make flavored coffees, Peet's has Godiva, Folgers has some and so does Green Mountain.
Still working on DVD Kiosks and blockbuster Express.
Lowe's says the appliance business is good. Tivo is back in legal issues.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

In the office today working on coffee, DVD kiosks, new brands of coffee and hardware stores.
Looking for shorts and longs

Friday, May 14, 2010

After another crazy week following Apple, Coinstar and other things, I am glad today is Friday
Working on DVD kiosks, Ipads, coffee and cruise lines. Apple, NCR, Peet's and more.
Are people going to buy the new Reebok toner shoes?

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Will the new logo for Seattle's Best reinvigorate the brand. Starbucks sure thinks so and so does the stock market
Today I am working on Apple, Green Mountain, Starbucks, cruises and refrigerators

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Green Mountain Coffee now has clearance to purchase DDRX. I wonder if that will help or hurt either Starbucks or Peet's. Has anyone noticed how Via is selling?
Working on coffee, kiosks, cruises and batteries

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Warner's said VOD up 40%, Peet's says they are going to sell Godiva in drug stores.
Does Coinstar really have a great business in the kiosks? Greece could continue to hurt the market

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Apple seems to be selling 3g Ipads again. Coffee is still selling and more people are using DVD kiosks instead of watching online.
I wonder how the market will be tomorrow?

Monday, May 3, 2010

Can Starbucks Via become the new choice for coffee at home. Ipad sales were good this weekend and 3g sold better than Wifi

Saturday, May 1, 2010

It's Saturday, wondering if people will purchase the new Starbucks Via instant coffee. Will it replace all of the other single serve.
How are the Ipad 3G's selling. Did Apple ship enough to meet demand.
I don't understand why people go to Redbox when they can watch a movie at home on there TV.
Just by streaming it.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

People aren't going to quit drinking coffee, and now maybe Palm will have better luck after HP buys them.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Still working on single serve coffee, Starbucks and Green Mountain. We did a survey on Ipad buying intentions and visited a few DVD Kiosks last night.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Ipads, Netflix and Redbox are the research projects of the day, along with coffee of course

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Apple had a huge quarter and next quarter we will see some Ipad numbers. they sold over 8 million phones
Some coffee brands aren't gaining any market share or shelf space.
Palm is still not sold and i wonder what is up with that stock

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Apple reports earnings tonight, I am looking forward to an Ipad update and some talk about the new Iphone

Monday, April 19, 2010

Working on Ipads, single serve coffee, real estate and cell phones. will anyone buy Palm Inc

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Ipads are still selling out at all the Apple stores, Best Buy seems to be out of stock. When will Apple increase production of the Ipad?

Thursday, April 15, 2010

A hedge fund manger, Philip Falcone from Harbinger Capital bought 10% of Palm, then Wedbush started it with a neutral rating. Morgan Keegan says it is worth zero. What is it worth

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Ipads are still sold out at our Best Buy, I haven't call the Apple Store today. I have loaned mine out to 20 people to try and they love it

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

If you can stream movies over Netflix or Best Buy equipment, will you go to a kiosk to rent a DVD?
Kurt Feshbach

Monday, April 12, 2010

Is the Ipad to expensive, or is it great?

Sunday, April 11, 2010

How exciting is the Ipad to use. It is a really great product

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Working on new ideas, wondering if the coffee market is getting to crowded

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Still working on coffee and smartphones,but now I have added some education names and auto parts

Saturday, March 6, 2010

It is Saturday, wondering if anyone is buying a Palm Pre this weekend at Sprint or Verizon?
Where are people buying their coffee today and is anyone watching a movie using the internet

Friday, March 5, 2010

Microsoft announced 2 new phones aimed for the teenage market, will that affect Palm Pixi sales.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Looking forward to more work on coffee, smartphones, auto parts and weight loss

Sunday, February 28, 2010

I have been watching Palm this week. Their marketing has not caught up with sales and they are having problems making their projections. They don't seem to have an answer for the problems.
We will see what they do now.

Monday, February 22, 2010

working on coffee, smart-phones, auto parts and furniture

Friday, February 19, 2010

It is interesting when companies lower prices for a seat license and report the same number of people using the service. Then it looks like business hasn't gotten any worse

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Working on used cars, coffee and cell phones.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

At work, looking for ideas about single serve coffee and watching the smartphone news from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Monday, February 15, 2010

The Mobile World Congress is going on in Barcelona. Interesting news from Nokia and Intel. Samsung and Microsoft are also making news.
Working on coffee companies and coffee surveys.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Working on coffee trends and cell phone trends.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Working on coffee products today. Are people making more coffee at home or the office and going out less

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Today I will be looking for distribution in the grocery channel

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

I am doing research today; in coffee stocks, movie stocks and smartphones

Monday, January 4, 2010

Working on coffee stocks today.