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Simple analyses of individual companies, explaining their business model, performance, and why they matter to investors.


Inside the Algorithm: How Tik-Tok Tricks You into Going Broke
TikTok does more than capture your attention. Through personalized algorithms, influencer marketing, and frictionless in-app shopping, the platform can turn casual scrolling into impulsive spending. Explore how TikTok’s design influences consumer behavior and what it means for your financial decisions.

Aishu Devulapalli
Sep 183 min read


The Psychology of the Three Stripes
This article will explore the consumer behavior principles behind Adidas's global success, examining how identity signalling, social proof, and brand perception shape consumer’s purchasing decisions. It dives into the marketing strategies, from high-profile collaborations from the iconic Samba to the Yeezy partnership. Ultimately, it reveals how Adidas leverages human psychology to transform athletic footwear into a powerful symbol of lifestyle and self-expression.

Jihyo Kim
Sep 126 min read


IKEA: Marketing Techniques and Business Modeling
IKEA’s competitive advantage comes from strategically designing the customer experience to influence purchasing behavior, rather than relying solely on low prices. Through MOA, sensory marketing, choice architecture, pricing psychology, and identity signaling, IKEA encourages customers to spend more while building stronger connections with the brand. Ultimately, IKEA turns consumer behavior into a business strategy that drives sales and strengthens its competitive position.

Hazel Lim
Aug 223 min read


Havaianas: An Analysis Through the Lens of a Brazilian Who Doesn’t Wear Them
It's no surprise that Brazil's most iconic brand is Havaianas, but not many people stop to ask how a cheap rubber sandal became a global phenomenon. In this article, I'll analyze how Havaianas used Motivation, Opportunity and Ability (MOA), Preferences and Choices, Identity Signaling, Emotional Branding, and Habit Formation to transform itself from a simple product into a symbol of personal and national identity, all through the lens of a Brazilian girl who doesn't wear Havai

Clara Lopes Salim
Aug 206 min read


Inside Amazon: Business Structure, Growth, Innovation, and Future
Amazon is more than an online store. It is a combination of retail, cloud computing, advertising, media, logistics, and technology businesses. Its strength comes from how these parts work together. Retail attracts customers, Prime builds loyalty, AWS drives profit, advertising creates high-margin revenue, and services like streaming and devices keep Amazon connected to everyday life. Amazon’s scale starts with physical movement, not just software. Amazon’s Business Structure
Aarika Sharma
Jul 17, 20254 min read


Apple Explained: How Apple Makes Money
Apple is one of the world's most successful technology companies, generating hundreds of billions of dollars in annual revenue. While many people recognize Apple for products like the iPhone and MacBook, the company's business model extends far beyond simply selling devices. By combining premium hardware, digital services, software, and a tightly connected ecosystem, Apple has built a reliable and highly profitable source of income. Apple Store interior with iPhones and acces
Aarika Sharma
Aug 10, 20243 min read
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