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Unusual concepts improve your thinking by making it unique. Here are 10 unusual business examples. … [+] A concept that sharpens your business mind and gives you an edge.Getty 1. Blue Ocean Strategy The blue ocean strategy is to create a new market space without competition, i.e., a “blue ocean,” instead of competing in a highly competitive market, i.e., a “red ocean.” This concept emphasizes value innovation, where companies simultaneously pursue differentiation and low costs to develop new market space. A classic example is Cirque du Soleil, which created a new entertainment category by combining elements of circus arts and…

In the latest trading session, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) closed at $159.47, up +1.23% from the previous trading day’s closing price. The stock outperformed the S&P 500’s one-day gain of 0.09%. Elsewhere in the market, the Dow rose 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.3%.Prior to today’s trading, shares of the semiconductor maker had lost 4.6% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector’s gain of 6.18% and the S&P 500’s gain of 3.38% in that time period.Market participants will be closely watching Advanced Micro Devices’ upcoming financial results, as the company’s earnings per share (EPS) are expected…

In the latest trading session, Apple (AAPL) closed at $214.10, up +0.4% from the previous day. The company’s stock price outperformed the S&P 500, which was up 0.09% on the day. Elsewhere in the market, the Dow rose 0.09% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.3%.Prior to today’s trading, shares of the company, which makes iPhones, iPads and other products, had gained 12.07% over the past month, outpacing the Computer and Technology sector’s gain of 6.18% and the S&P 500’s gain of 3.38% in that time period.Apple’s upcoming earnings release will be of major interest to investors, as the company is…

Applied Materials (AMAT) closed at $232.53 in the latest trading session, up +0.16% from the previous day. The company’s stock price outperformed the S&P 500, which rose 0.09% on the day, while the Dow rose 0.09% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 0.3%.Shares of the semiconductor equipment maker have added 5.99% over the past month, lagging the Computer Technology sector’s gain of 6.18% and outpacing the S&P 500’s gain of 3.38%.Analysts and investors will be closely watching Applied Materials’ performance in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is expected to report EPS of $2.01, up 5.79% from the year-ago period. Our…

In the latest trading session, The Trade Desk (TTD) closed at $98.13, adjusting +0.43% from the previous day’s closing price. The stock’s movement outpaced the S&P 500’s daily gain of 0.09%. Elsewhere in the market, the Dow rose 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.3%.Prior to today’s trading, shares of the digital advertising platform operator had gained 2.37% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector’s gain of 6.18% and the S&P 500’s gain of 3.38% in that time period.Analysts and investors will be keeping a close eye on The Trade Desk’s performance during its upcoming earnings disclosure.…

At the latest market close, Vistra Corp. (VST) hit $87.22, up +1.52% from the previous day. The company’s shares outperformed the S&P 500, which gained 0.09% on the day, while the Dow rose 0.09% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.3%.Shares of the company have fallen 17.09% over the past month, lagging behind the Utilities sector’s loss of 3.42% and the S&P 500’s gain of 3.38%.Vistra’s upcoming earnings release will be of major interest to investors, as the company’s earnings per share (EPS) are expected to be $0.11, down 89.32% from the year-ago quarter, while our current consensus estimates are calling…

Williamson Co. recently welcomed locally owned Amazing Lash Studio to the Brentwood business community with a ribbon cutting to mark the opening. For owner Scout Turner, the occasion marks a milestone in her entrepreneurial journey and paves the way for her to help women in the community become more confident. “This is our fifth business and the first one we’ve built from the ground up,” Turner said at the ceremony June 25. She and her husband have bought all of their other small businesses, “so this is a new venture for us,” she said. Turner, who has been an Amazing…

Regarding the June 19 online news article, “Louisiana to require Ten Commandments to be displayed in public classrooms”:Those who act as if America was founded as a Christian nation are wrong. Our founding document, the Constitution, mentions religion only twice, and both times make it clear that the country is secular. The first mention of religion is in the body of the Constitution, in Article 6, which says, “No religious test shall be required as a qualification to any office or office under the United States.” The second mention is in the First Amendment, which says, “Congress shall make no…

An event aimed at local businesses is planned for August at Durango’s West Slope Startup Week. Startup Colorado announced a partnership with 14 Founders and Greater Colorado Venture Fund on Thursday that will significantly increase investment opportunities for two or more local founders, and the Startup Colorado Pitch Competition will offer at least $280,000 in investment. The application deadline has been extended to July 7 and the eligibility criteria have been broadened to accommodate a greater variety of businesses. The Startup Colorado Pitch Competition is for local founders committed to solving challenges and fostering innovation in their local communities. Designed…

Hands-on experience is crucial for students seeking career success and meaningful contributions to society. Graduate students at Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering who want to work in the aerospace industry will have a new opportunity to gain this experience by immersing themselves in a hands-on learning environment where they can solve real industry problems. The Polytechnic School, part of the Fulton School, will partner with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies to implement an incubator-style course led by Andrea Charman, assistant professor of technology entrepreneurship and management at the Fulton School. Launching in the fall 2024 semester, the TEM…