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

As Musk Battles the Coronavirus, It’s Time to Sell Tesla Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Elon Musk's Covid-19 diagnosis should remind investors that the biggest risk they face is his health. Take your profits in Tesla stock.

Sell Novavax Stock After Its Huge Gain

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

NVAX stock has a nearly $6 billion market cap based on a COVID-19 vaccine that may not work. The firm has a history of cashing in on hype.

It’s Been a Great Run, but Now’s the Time to Take Profits in Walmart Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Walmart continues to find it hard to shift big numbers. Will investors really pay 24 times earnings for mid single-digit growth?

Michelle Gass Is the Best Reason to Bet on a Comeback for Kohl’s Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Kohl's CEO Michelle Gass was already dealing with the problems caused by e-commerce when the pandemic hit. Now those who bet on her skills can make a lot of money.

Gap Seeks Reinvention Amid Its Retreat

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

New CEO Sonia Syngal has a sound strategy for Gap, but whether that means growth for GPS stock is still up to the gods of fashion.

How Amazon Is Becoming Walmart

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Amazon's investments in transport infrastructure make AMZN stock more like Walmart, which is growing slowly with thin margins.

Ulta Beauty Hits the Bull’s-Eye With Its Target Deal

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Ulta stock has a long runway of growth after the beauty company announced a deal to put its product into 1,000 Target stores.

Best Buy Stock Should Be on Investors’ Black November Shopping List

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Best Buy stock is an investment in a well-run company that has used service to withstand the onslaught of Amazon. The recent dip in BBY stock is an opportunity.

The Turnaround Plan Is On For Bed, Bath & Beyond

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Having gotten through the pandemic with a profit, BBBY stock could see improvement as the company is now set to launch its turnaround plans.

Macy’s Needs a Christmas Miracle to Survive

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Analysts have given up on Macy's, but if it can get through Christmas and achieve a profit, then M stock is a bargain.

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