Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Evaluating global alcohol consumption & shifts in tastes and preferences
http://www.who.int/substance_abuse/publications/global_alcohol_report/en/
As strange
as it may seem, alcohol consumption is one way in determining a countries
economic ‘spirit’. According to CNN Money’s “10 Largest
Economies”, nine of the ten countries consume at least 5.00-7.49 liters per
capita annually, while the majority consume at least 7.5 liters per capita.
India, the
lone outlier, has the one of the fastest growing economies in the world. And
with a population of 1.1 billion people, analysts are expecting India to become
the next spirits
consumption boom.
Other
emerging markets, including China, Brazil, and South Africa, are poised for
further growth in the alcohol business. As real income rises in developing
countries, so does their disposable income, which allows consumers to enjoy
more leisurely activities.
Outside of
the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Southeast Asia such as Malaysia and
Indonesia, which are predominantly Muslim countries that forbid alcohol
consumption, sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and East Asia are considered
the next frontier for global beer, wine, and spirit companies to expand their
brand.
It will be
interesting to see if spirit companies can create an impact in largely
beer-consuming countries, and vice versa. InBev, the largest brewing company in
the world, is currently making serious inroads in China, Vietnam, and South
Korea in hopes of capturing the market.
Based on
your travels around the world, have you noticed different consumption patterns?
Have you observed new brands in new markets?
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
"Now Is the Time to Get Rich"
Warren Buffett made this announcement in 1974 just before
the stock market soared to unprecedented heights, propelling Buffett to become
one of the wealthiest Americans.
As an investing and gambling enthusiast, I have always
looked to this quote as inspiration when looking for the right time to make the
right move. I have studied the stock market for the past 10 years while
examining trends and signs dating back to the Great Depression.
The market and sports gambling have always fascinated me
because it requires a certain type of foresight in determining stocks (or
teams) to choose, and the rush of it all is simply exhilarating.
While I have no professional experience in the market, and
only modest gains in sports gambling, I am creating this blog as a platform to
share my thoughts and ideas about trends and features of the stock market,
while providing my opinions on games this fall in the college football season.
Due to my amateurism, I would like to invite guests to share
their thoughts and opinions in a way which can be conducive to positive
discussion to inform those who seek assistance in learning more about the stock
market or gambling.
Whether it be determining if Alibaba is here to stay as a
market staple, or if the Tennessee vs. Florida game will come close to even
sniffing the over/under this weekend,
.
(it won't), this blog will help you get stay informed on the matters of investing and sports betting.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you stick around to enjoy the
information and discussion.
Brooks
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