10-27-2016, 11:20 PM
The short interest data have come out for the October 14 settlement date. It is important to note that semiconductor trends are considered to be leading indicators of technology and broader electronics demand. A strong rally in the tech sector largely pushed many of these companies to new highs, as the Dow and S&P have both hit new all-time highs. But currently markets are retreating, begging the question whether this tech rally is over. The short interest might suggest that it is.
Yes, it’s true that since 1994 manufacturing labor productivity has doubled. But if you measure something called “multifactor productivity” you get a different story. Multifactor productivity takes into account how efficiently a factory uses all its inputs -- not just labor but also equipment, buildings, energy, purchased parts and services, software, and research and development. Because it includes a wider scope of inputs and costs, multifactor productivity is a better indicator of how innovative and competitive an industry really is. Here's what the measure, which is adjusted for inflation, looks like for durable goods and non-durables manufacturing since 1987
Manufacturing's Productivity Myth - Bloomberg View
The "I heart NY" shirt may be iconic, but a Japanese company wants to bring souvenirs into the 21st century. Tokyo-based iJet is using 3D printing to make impressive 3D Map replicas of its city. The entire city is segmented into 100 tiles, each of which are incredibly detailed and fit in the palm of your hand. The company funded the project with a short-but-successful Kickstarter, where it more than doubled its $10,000 goal, and hopes to take advantage of the masses coming to Japan for the 2020 Olympics. iJet isn't the only one preparing for the games, with Mitsubishi working on holographic tech to liven Tokyo up and the Olympic Broadcasting Service hoping to air the games in 8K resolution.
This 3D printed puzzle gives you the best view of Tokyo - CNET
Cash flow from operations during the quarter was $424 million from increased sales, coupled with careful expense management. Free cash flow was $176 million as Tesla invested $248 million in capital expenditures to increase production capacity, accelerate Gigafactory construction, and expand customer support infrastructure. With such strong cash flows this quarter, the firm was able to reduce the balances on its borrowing facilities by $178 million and settle $422 million of conversions on its 2018 convertible notes, strengthening its balance sheet. After this $600 million in debt repayment, cash and cash equivalents totaled $3.1 billion at quarter end, versus $3.2 billion at the end of Q2.
Why This Tesla Earnings Report Is So Incredible - Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) - 24/7 Wall St.
Battery packs are typically either portable, or powerful enough to charge more than a smartphone, but not both. The 35-ounce Plug, however, boasts a capacity sufficient to recharge a DSLR 30 times, a laptop 3 times, or a smartphone 28 times while still being slim enough to slide into a bag. Designed by California-based ChargeTech Enterprises, Plug has surpassed its original Indiegogo campaign goal over 2,000-fold. After hitting its initial goal, ChargeTech entered production of the Plug on October 12, and extended the campaign by another 30 days. Despite the device’s large capacity, the Plug measures closer to a hardcover book than a high capacity battery at just 1.6 inches deep, 8.6 inches tall, and 5.6 inches wide.
Indiegogo: The Plug is a Little Battery with a Big Capacity | Digital Trends