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

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) Stock Not Worth the Premium

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Lowe's is a well-run chain, but are its earnings really worth 25% more than those of rival Home Depot? No, avoid LOW stock for now.

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) Stock: Love on a Battlefield

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Lululemon hopes to grow margins in 2017 but faces an aging population, and LULU stock faces analyst skepticism.

American International Group Inc (AIG) CEO Fired for Doing His Job

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Carl Icahn may get his wish of an American International Group (AIG) breakup, but replacing Peter Hancock increases risks to the larger economy.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) (TEVA) Is a Good Spec Buy

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) needs the right leadership and a new strategy, but assets make TEVA stock enticing as a gamble.

Is Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock About to Be a Takeover Target?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Caterpillar (CAT) is under a serious bear attack as a federal probe into its taxes becomes a criminal matter. CAT stock has more to lose.

Will Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) Sell Out to International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Salesforce.com (CRM) warned of slower growth and weaker profits in Q1, but no one listened. Could CRM stock be headed toward a sale?

Why Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Is Perfect for Income Investors

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Income investors should ignore the present 2.42% yield on HD stock. Instead, they should look at Home Depot's past performance and buy with both hands.

Why Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Could Have More Problems Than You Think

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

FB changed the ad game, but the continued success of Facebook stock depends on the company changing how it operates.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Is the Real Omnichannel Play

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Alibaba (BABA) is using augmented and virtual reality to sell luxury goods in its offline malls, and expanding to India through local entrepreneurs.

GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock Needs to Be Taken Out Soon

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

GoPro (GPRO) needs a private restart. But although GPRO stock is worth less than one year's sales, a buyer still would face an uphill climb.

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