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

4 Mexican Stocks to Buy Before the Peso Rises

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

These four Mexican stocks will benefit as the peso stabilizes: America Movil (AMX), Wal-mart de Mexico (WMMVY), Televisa (TV) and Cemex (CX).

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Has a Tougher Road Ahead Than You Think

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

The structural problems at Walmart (WMT) will take time to solve. Doing the easy things boosted Walmart stock, but now patience is required.

Don’t Buy Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock, Says … BofA?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Bank of America stock (BAC) is a bet on big banks, and unfortunately, economic headwinds could batter big banks. That's what BofA says, anyway.

Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock: If You MUST Trade Hurricane Matthew …

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

If you're looking to trade Home Depot (HD) and similar stocks in a rush to "game" Hurricane Matthew, consider this lesson first.

The Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Bubble Has Popped

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Twitter stock plummeted Thursday as once-potential suitors expressed their disinterest. And things aren't going to get better for TWTR.

Amazon.com, Inc. Is Leading Big Tech in the Next Big Thing (AMZN)

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

The voice interface is the key to the future of technology and commerce. Amazon leads, but Google is now serious about overtaking it.

HP Inc, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Split is Working for Investors (HPQ, HPE)

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Since the split became official last October, HPE stock is up 39%, and since a February low the printer-PC unit HPQ is up 70%

Facebook Inc’s Days as a Blue-Chip Stock Are Numbered (FB)

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Facebook is a 12-year old blue chip, but regulators, tax authorities and critics all look to be ganging up on it.

Is Twitter Inc a Poison Chalice? (TWTR)

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

The Twitter stock auction is doing wonders for TWTR, but it's sucking the life out of potential acquirers like Alphabet (GOOG) and Salesforce (CRM).

6 Bank Stocks That Can Come Back

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

When it comes to banking scandals, time heals nearly all wounds. Governments tend to forgive and investors tend to forget.

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