Direct vs. Indirect Distribution Channel: An Overview A distribution channel is a chain of businesses or intermediaries through which a good or service passes until it reaches the end consumer. Channels are broken into direct and indirect forms. Distribution channels can include the manufacturer, warehouses, shipping centers, retailers and even the internet. Direct channels allow the
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AT&T (NYSE:T) shocked the world this summer. AT&T has long been a centerpiece of many retirees and income investors’ portfolios. T stock generally yielded in the 6% range annually, and at times paid an even higher rate than that. Source: Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock This was a massive number in a zero interest rate world. With banks paying
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Key Takeaways Ford’s auto volume fell during Q2 FY 2021 due to a semiconductor shortage. Despite the slump in volume, Ford beat expectations on both adjusted EPS and revenue. U.S. customer-sold retail order bank for Ford vehicles was seven times that of Q2 FY 2020. Ford Earnings Results Metric Beat/Miss/Match Reported Value Analysts’ Predictions Adjusted
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Key Takeaways Apple’s services revenue surpassed analyst estimates. Profit margins on the company’s services revenue are much larger than on revenue generated through product sales. iPhone sales rose 49.8% compared to the year-ago quarter. Apple Earnings Results Metric Beat/Miss/Match Reported Value Analysts’ Prediction EPS Beat $1.30 $1.01 Revenue Beat $81.4B $73.5B Services Revenue Beat $17.5B
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