I don't mean to sound insulting, as this is not my area of expertise, but who in these countries can afford smart phones? A decent smart phone cost hundreds of dollars. It sounds like that would be a year's salary for some people. Though I'm all for bringing internet to those who can make use of it.

I think we should just nuke North Korea. They are a major threat to world stability.

@[Gary Anderson](user:4798), you are right that #Trump's plan is exagerated. But the #Democrats have spent years not only enabling those who don't want to work, but actually encouraging them not to. Many are better off getting a free ride than actually working for a living. At least those making less than about $60k per year or so.

$VXX cfd is short sellers' paradise +add EU with allowed CFD products and you are very happy trader.

This sounds very promising. I admit I was not previously familiar with this company. I'll be doing some more research on them.

Sound advice.

I'd say most people own one tablet and one phone. Maybe families with kids have more tablets for their children to play with, but I'd bet they are cheaper tablets like #Amazon Kindle Fires orones geared towards kids like the LeapPad. But tablets don't need to be upgraded as frequently and don't break as often. Phones are always on us and take a lot of abuse, get lost etc. And they tout many more new features with every generation.

By contrast, I can't tell much of a difference between the latest iPads and my older one. Sure they are fractionally faster, thinner and lighter. But barely noticeable. I see no need to upgrade. But regardless of the reason. tablet sales are down.

With #iPad sales way down, #Apple has begun to bank on it's #iPhone line as buyers tend to buy new phones with far greater frequency than tablets. But as an investor, I recommend that Apple find the "next big thing" to diversify.

The company first got big with it's ipod... who even has a dedicated mp3 player anymore. If they don't continue to innovate with newer and better products, the company will go extinct.

Good, quick analysis on $ASIX. And while I like seeing that Wall Street analysts rated it a strong buy, Motley Fool users' opinion give me no comfort. Motley Fool, really? That site has seriously gone down hill and fast.

I like this idea. I doubt Netflix characters are as iconic as Disney's, But yes, there's certainly money to be made in licensing.