Philip Cohen

Does CEO Age Affect Stock Performance?

What a load of nonsense! Age is irrelevant. In “Noise” Donahoe’s case, age certainly is irrelevant; eBay's problem is that Donahoe is a “turkey” and the question that follows is how can this headless fowl possibly survive another Xmas given that he has reduced eBay's staff levels, revenues and profits four quarters in a row? And undoubtedly the December quarter will bring more of the same.

Why is ‘Noise’ Donahoe trying to destroy eBay?
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Web Shoppers Expected to Rescue Retail

"eBay’s holiday deals include free shipping, discounts and guaranteed returns on new items. ..."

Things are getting really desperate at eBay.

And the "eBafia Don" says “Ho, Ho, Ho, and a Merry Xmas” to all you happy and contented eBay sellers and buyers.

The fact is, this noisy “turkey”, if he survives another Xmas, is still going to be looking for his misplaced performance bonuses in the new year—assuming he does not find a small golden parachute in the petty cash tin any time soon (I’ve taken to praying for such an event—and I’m a devout atheist!).

Would anyone like to bet against another December quarter YoY reduction in just about every measure for the eBay marketplace? “Users” will, of course, be up—every unscrupulous professional seller has to periodically renew his 10-20 shill bidding IDs; it’s a shame though that they rarely “buy” anything (thank God for “Buyer did not pay”).

From my limited observations eBay must be just about approaching the stage of getting more revenue from listing fees than from FVFs. What say you to that scenario, “Turkey” Donahoe?

Why is “Noise” Donahoe trying to destroy eBay?
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Shoppers to Spend $400 Million on eBay Using Its iPhone App

The Diamond PowerSellers are doing very well on eBay too, so says eBay ...

How to become an eBay Diamond PowerSeller—the unscrupulous eBay way, at
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And I'm nor a disgruntled eBay seller, I'm a disgruntled eBay buyer ...

Option Spreads With Large Upside and Limited Downside

Hey, the intention is not that investors make any money but simply that they keep trading in the hope ...; that way the brokers eventually finish up with it all.