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An Updated Analysis Of The Global X Social Media ETF

In this bear market, it is no surprise that this social media ETF is feeling the effects of the downward plunge that has engulfed the market this year.  This could be seen in the monthly and yearly returns especially with regards to the 1 month, 3 month and YTD return performances.

The performances can be seen in the charts below:

In terms of market capitalization, the fund has a sizable deficit…

3D Systems and Stratasys Fall Prey to Increased Competitiveness

Having had the pleasure of attending the Inside 3D Printing Conference and Expo in NY for the last two years, I gained first-hand witness to some of the 3D Printing competitors that have currently become a major nuisance to the two major players in 3D Printing: 3D Systems and Stratasys.  Some of those competitors include the Lulzbot, the Ultimaker and the Formlabs Form1+ printer.

3D Systems and…

An Analysis of The Ark Industrial Innovation ETF

The Ark Industrial Innovation ETF (ARKQ) was founded in September 30th, 2014.  This fund is geared towards investing in securities that benefit from the development of innovative productsand services, technological enhancements, scientific advancements and disruptive innovation.   The fund’s coverage spans across several industries, but primarily focuses on 3D Printing, Robotics and Autonomous…

Skyworks Solutions = Top-Flight Tech Stock

Skyworks Solutions specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of analog and mixed signal semiconductors globally.  Additionally, they are a supplier to the great and powerful Apple Inc.  However, Apple Inc.’s stock price has only appreciated 6.58% since February 2nd 2015.

On the other hand, Skyworks Solutions’ performance this year has been such that it was named the top tech stock by The…

Will the Robotic Trend Result in Job Loss or Job Creation?

There are two schools of thought with regards to the future impact that the robotic trend will have on the labor market.

According to the Boston Consulting Group, robots perform 10% of all manufacturing tasks that could be done by machines.  This number is expected to increase to 25% within the next 10 years.  Labor costs are expected to decline by 16% over that same time period.

Additionally,…

Fuel Cell Energy’s Struggles Accentuate the Plight of Fuel Cell Stocks

Fuel Cell Energy’s earnings report and subsequent stock plunge is a continuation of a painful period for fuel cell stocks.  The company is responsible for the design, manufacturing and operation of stationery fuel cell power plants.   Their power plants are capable of using various fuels such as clean natural gas and renewable biogas from sources such as wastewater treatment.

However, Fuel Cell…

Sierra Wireless – Too Much Value to Stay Down

There is little doubt that Sierra Wireless has staked its claim as a pure play stock in the Internet of Things phenomenon.  The firm was responsible for the globe’s first cellular embedded module eighteen years ago.  Moreover, this company is responsible for the connection of over 100 million devices to the Internet of Things and is known as the global share leader in the machine-to-machinemarket…

Boomerang Systems Inc. = An Updated Analysis of this Robotic Parking Stock.

Last year, I wrote a piece on Market Eyewitness with regards to the RoboticValet product made by Boomerang Systems.  The RoboticValet innovation is a battery-powered, multi-directional robot that carries vehicles on self-supporting steel trays both to and from parking storage spaces.   This robot can perform 360 degree spins on floors made of solid concrete.

Here’s a recent video of the Boomerang…

Two Key Negatives of the Stratasys Earnings Report

All was well for investors of Stratasys when its shares increased by 66% in 2013.  After going for a bit of a roller coaster ride for the first several months of 2014, Stratasys has been on a long ride all the way to the bottom.

Yet, it seems that rock-bottom for Stratasys’ shares is a moving target.   Based on the Stratasys earnings report yesterday, the target may have moved again

With a…

Driverless Cars: Where Do We Stand?

Several months ago, I wrote a detailed piece on Seeking Alpha over how driverless cars are poised to have a significant economic impact on the U.S Economy.   Some notable statistics stood out in my last piece on driverless cars.

The Eno Center for Transportation reached a conclusion that driverless cars will provide 447.1 billion dollars in cost savings when the phenomenon achieves a market…

This Tech Earnings Period has been Brutal

Last night, the Milwaukee Bucks received an epic trouncing from the Chicago Bulls 120-66.  Although the Milwaukee Bucks were sent fishing as a result of the loss, the loss was quick, swift and severe.

The same cannot be said for this tech earnings period.   Today’s subpar earnings period as LinkedIn’s (LNKD) stock declined by over 21% after hours due to the firm’s disappointing outlook for the…

ABB Ltd’s Robotic Developments Boost Next-Level Strategy

There is no question that ABB Ltd is continuing to make an impact from an innovation standpoint.  In order to provide a fuller picture, let’s take a look at how the robotics arm has contributed to the overall firm from an earnings perspective.

It can be assumed that ABB Ltd can be classified in the Discrete Automation and Motion operating segment.  After all, ABB LTD’s latest 6-K stated that the…

In the midst of writing my last piece about the game-changing CLIP technology offered by Carbon3D, I was wondering how long it would take before 3D Printing Stocks would start placing their investments in this revolutionary 3D Printing technology.

As it turns out, it did not take long for a firm within the space to do just that.   Score one for Autodesk as they have the first-mover advantage in…

CLIP Technology = A 3D Printing Disruptor

In a recent Forbes article with updated 3D printing forecasts, it was revealed that 3D Printing will become 50% cheaper and up to 400% quicker over the next five years.   It appears that the forecast for 3D Printing speed has been given a violent shove thanks to a groundbreaking new 3D printing technology known as CLIP Technology.

CLIP (Continuous Liquid Interface Production) Technology is…

3D Printing World = Meet the Bertha 3D Printer

In June 2014, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory introduced the 3D Printing universe to one of the world’s largest 3D Printers: The Big Area Additive Manufacturing Machine. (BAAM).   The science and tech laboratory company collaborated with Cincinnati Inc. in this effort for the purpose of transforming the manner in which manufacturers view 3D Printers as a whole.

With a build envelope of 6 X 12 X…

Groupe Gorge’s 3D Printing Growth is Coming

Recently, I completed a thorough analysis on the 3D Printing and Technology Fund on Seeking Alpha. I made no secret of the fund’s struggles especially with regards to pure-play 3D Printing stocks.  Pure-play stocks such as Stratasys and 3D Systems (DDD) are leading this 3D Printing fund downward.  Considering that these two firms may be the first two firms that a 3D Printing specialist may think…

Materialise NV Is Down, but Not Out.

Recently, I showed how Proto Labs (PRLB) was an example of how 3D Printing service stocks are less risky than pure-play 3D Printing stocks such as ExOne Co (XONE) or 3D Systems. (DDD)

Materialise NV (MTLS), a 3D printing service stock, may serve as a counterargument.  The firm has generated a -26.46% YTD return.   However, the company is clearly in a transitionary stage.  During his comments on…