Dana Blankenhorn

Dana Blankenhorn

InvestorPlace Contributor

Expertise: Technology, Biotech, Renewable energy

Education: M.S,J. Northwestern (Medill School) 1978; B.A. Rice University, History and Political Science 1977

Awards & Accomplishments: Tech reporter since 1982, Freelance since 1983, on Internet since 1985. Created first online coverage of Internet with a magazine, Interactive Age, 1994 Co-wrote BBS Systems for Business in 1991, Wrote Guide to Field Computing in 1992 Wrote technology history now called "Living with Moore's Law" in 2001, 2010, 2021 Author of over a dozen books, both fiction and non-fiction

About Dana:
Dana Blankenhorn has been a financial journalist since 1978, a technology journalist since 1982, and an Internet journalist since 1985. He writes a Substack newsletter, Facing the Future, which covers technology, markets, and politics.

He has written a half-dozen technology books, several novels available at the Amazon Kindle store, and covered beats ranging from education to e-commerce, and from open source to renewable energy. He lives in Atlanta.

Recent Articles

Is Moderna the Next Gilead or the Next Regeneron?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

MRNA stock is seen purely as a Covid-19 play. Until Moderna can prove it's not a one-hit wonder, shares are likely to remain depressed.

Why Rivian Stock Expectations Could Be Too High

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Rivian faces a major challenge meeting RIVN stock owners' expectations for scaled production of its electric pickups, SUVs and delivery vans.

Even as Royal Caribbean Cruisers Return, It Remains More of a Trade

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Royal Caribbean needs the world to return to normal by next year at the earliest. If it does, the cruise line and RCL stock holders can make a profit.

Carvana Stock Will Likely Keep Falling as the Bears Take Control

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Carvana may double its revenue this year, but it's paying more for cars and there are other troubling signs.

Once Again, Microsoft Stock Is the Easiest Stock to Recommend

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

I can find no argument against Microsoft, which is taking on many aspects of government and succeeding at it. Down 13% YTD, it's time to load up on MSFT stock.

Grab Holdings: Bag of Assets in Southeast Asia

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Grab's purchase of grocer Jaya Foods gives it heft and a financial ally it needs as it resumes its growth trajectory.

Is Matterport Stock a Buy? Not Right Now.

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Matterport is losing twice as much money as it takes in, but its data on spaces has real potential, according to MTTR stock bulls.

The Xilinx Deal Will Accelerate Growth in Advanced Micro Devices

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

AMD stock rose overnight after it increased its addressable market and gained new strength against Intel's designs through buying Xilinx.

Patience Is Key When It Comes to Desktop Metal Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Desktop Metal has consolidated the 3D metal printing industry, but it has yet to prove it can make money at it. DM stock requires patience.

The Season to Buy SoFi Technologies Starts Now

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

For SoFi Technologies, the Super Bowl was a chance to portray itself as a big institution. In fact it's still a small money lender. Expect to see early results by June.

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