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

Kraft Heinz Earnings: KHC Stock Doesn’t Jibe With 3G’s Playbook

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Kraft Heinz' earnings came in light, but investors grabbed the stock in hope of a big deal that may not happen.

Is Caesars Entertainment Stock Worth a Look on This Dip?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Caesars management was all over TV saying the collapse of CZR stock was overdone, and half the loss was made up by the end of the day.

Yum Earnings: Buy the Dip, But Don’t Expect Too Much

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Yum! Brands has become a solid value stock, with decent growth, a dividend, and a low price-earnings multiple. It's not an absolute buy, but you could do a lot worse than YUM stock on this dip.

Understanding Asset Classes Is the Way to Wealth

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Turn your personal assets into a fortress, with liquid assets like stocks and illiquid ones like real estate all making money for you.

Quantum Computing Hype Cycle Just Getting Started

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Quantum computing can solve complex problems that baffle modern machines, but the technology is not yet ready for prime time.

So What Happens With Fiat Chrysler Now? Don’t Ask, Anymore

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

There is life after Sergio Marchionne for Fiat Chrysler, but investors aren't listening and have punished FCAU stock.

Will Brian Niccol Deliver for Chipotle Mexican Grill?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

New Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Brian Niccol has added digital innovation and new menu items, increasing investor optimism and sending CMG stock upward.

Bitcoin (BTC): The Real Purpose of Cryptocurrency

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Bitcoin's invisibility is its value. It can be used to flee a failing state or as a means of telling dictators to watch themselves.

Mondelez International Is Falling Victim to Changing Tastes

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

The middle-class indulgence of Mondelez' cookies, crackers and candy is now seen as contributing to obesity, while consumers seek more exotic fare.

Why Exxon Mobil Stock Is an Appealing Play Right Now

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Exxon Mobil is already a dividend dynamo, but XOM stock could take off if Trump's tweets spark trouble in the oil patch.

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