Best Buy's holiday clout could be diminishing - but there's still time left Best Buy is seeing some of its alternative data begin to lose steam as it heads into the holiday season. But whether it is a sign of slowing engagement or growing efficiency, remains to be seen. Jon Marino 11.25.19 3:53 PM Innovation
Trade War Tides Turn: US consumers paid up to cool down this summer Trade wars are supposed to be good and easy to win. But the US consumer is losing out in the ongoing US-China trade beef, data shows. Jon Marino 10.2.19 7:10 PM Markets
One of the world's biggest investors has a plan for AT&T - that may close hundreds of stores AT&T has been underperforming the market, and one of the titans of hedge fund investing is ready to guide it through a big shakeup. Here's what it means for staff and for customers. Jon Marino 9.9.19 5:30 PM Markets
Best Buy signals negative trends in alternative data Best Buy's hiring isn't moving as fast as prior years' pace - but does it mean the retailer is selling less, or just selling less through stores? Jon Marino 8.29.19 10:00 AM Innovation
Costco has an ace up its sleeve as it competes with big box retailers online Big box retailers have impressed investors by combating Amazon's delivery model, by inviting customers to buy online and fetch it themselves. Costco has yet another asset to support its growth, too. Jon Marino 5.29.19 3:21 PM Markets
Best Buy hiring, foot traffic slows as earnings call looms Best Buy job openings are down nearly 20% during the month of May, which bucks a two year trend. Jon Marino 5.22.19 3:45 PM Markets