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

LI Stock Alert: HSBC Raises Price Target to $43

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Li Auto stock continued to break from the pack of Chinese EV makers, with HSBC raising its price target to $43/share.

PLUG Stock Alert: Plug Power Wins $21.8 Million Grant

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Plug Power will sell an electrolyzer to the European project, turning water into hydrogen for use in transport and industry.

The SOFI Stock Price That Will Make It a Long-Term Screaming Buy

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Bears are right that SoFi makes most of its money today from student and personal loans. Bulls insist it ca become the Charles Schwab of Generation Z.

Why Is PacWest (PACW) Stock Up Today?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

PacWest was seen as the next domino to fall after SVB collapsed, but its ability to do business could mean an all-clear for investors.

AI Stock Spotlight: Is Palantir’s Recent Drop a Warning or an Opportunity?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Palantir developed its AI software working for the U.S. military, but is now making 10% of U.S. revenue from hospitals.

Why Is Lucid Motors (LCID) Stock Up 10% Today?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Aston Martin will produce its own electric vehicles with a Lucid powertrain starting in 2025. Both firms have the backing of the Saudis.

LCID Stock Alert: Lucid Motors Just Hit a New 52-Week Low

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Lucid's moves defy market logic, but they're backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, which led to a recent $3 billion capital raise.

RIVN Stock Alert: Rivian Confirms Iternio Deal

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Rivian is continuing to build for the long haul despite its falling stock price, with cheaper EVs costing $40,000 due in 2026.

The Silent Dragon: Why Li Auto Is China’s Hidden EV Gem

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

American investors still distrust all Chinese stocks, as they do China's government. But Li's progress continues to be remarkable.

Is a Short Squeeze Brewing in Coinbase (COIN) Stock?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor

Coinbase stock has not yet reacted to the move by Blackrock, Schwab and others to support Bitcoin trading. But 20% of the float is being held short.

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