Recently, another Multi Level Marketing (MLM) Company is under attack. This time it is Nu Skin Enterprises Ticker Symbol (NUS). This lawsuit against Nuskin has also caused the stock prices of other MLM companies to fall. Stocks like USNA, HLF and AVP has been affected. In this post, I want share a bit on the legality on the MLM companies as there are arguments on whether MLM is actually even …
Read MoreCase Study on Finisar Corporation (FNSR)
The Business: FNSR supply optical subsystems and components that allow point-to-point communications on fibre optic cables. These components make their way into their customers’ integrated systems which are used for fibre optics-based data communication and telecommunication networks. Their product range consists of transmitters, receivers, transceivers, transponders and active optical cables to support a multitude of data transmission protocols. While their functions and applications may vary, they involve the conversion of …
Read MoreCase Study on Sarin Technologies Limited
Overview of the Business Sarin was established in 1988 and is headquartered in Israel. It is the market leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced planning, evaluation, and measurement systems for diamond grading and gemstone production. Sarin is endorsed by gemological labs, diamond-appraisal businesses and leading manufacturers the world over. Sarin’s products include rough diamond inclusion scanning and planning optimisation systems, gemology tools such as diamond cut, colour and …
Read MoreCase Study on Dukang Distillers Holdings Limited
Overview Dukang Distillers Holdings Limited is an investment holding company which engages in the manufacturing and selling of baijiu products in the People’s Republic of China. Baijiu is a Chinese distilled alcoholic beverage which literally means “white liquor,” “white alcohol” or “white spirit.” It is generally about 40-60% alcohol by volume. Baijiu is normally distilled from sorghum, wheat, barley and millet. It is served in shot glasses similar to the …
Read MoreCase Study on Eratat Lifestyle Limited
Overview Eratat is one of the most established brands in casual footwear apparel in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Eratat is mainly engaged in the design, manufacture and distribution of lifestyle fashion footwear, and the design and distribution of lifestyle fashion apparel under its well-established eponymous brand name, “ERATAT”. Its products are sold across China in specialty stores or shop-in-shops through its distributors. In 2008, it sponsored the Beijing …
Read MoreFacebook IPO – Like or Dislike?
Finally, the long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of social media giant, Facebook is happening this week. Is it a good to go as an investor to invest in FB? Following all the discussion we had about invest in stocks as businesses, we have to ask ourselves 2 key questions: 1) Will we be confident in the sustainability of Facebook’s Business Model? 2) Is Facebook IPO priced at a reasonable price …
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