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Karen Riccio
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Senior Investment Writer, Weiss Ratings
California
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By Karen Riccio|Weiss RatingsJust three companies — Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft and Google — control 65% of the cloud market, according to a report by CloudZero. Microsoft and CrowdStrike also dominate the end-point security market, which ensures cybersecurity for devices like desktops, laptops and mobile devices. As of 2023, the two companies controlled more than 30% of the market. Both of these examples of consolidation allowed a simple error to spiral. It would’ve taken so little time and effort to avoid this catastrophe.
By Karen Riccio|Weiss RatingsClick here to see full-sized image. As a result, WW suffered a 57% loss in January as concerns about a shrinking subscriber base weighed heavily on investors … and probably will continue to well into 2024. That’s because these modern-day miracles won’t go the way of highly controversial diet drugs like Fen Phen. Deemed the magic bullet of the 90s, the FDA yanked it after two years on the market, when studies linked the drug to heart disease.
By Karen Riccio|Weiss RatingsJust three companies — Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft and Google — control 65% of the cloud market, according to a report by CloudZero. Microsoft and CrowdStrike also dominate the end-point security market, which ensures cybersecurity for devices like desktops, laptops and mobile devices. As of 2023, the two companies controlled more than 30% of the market. Both of these examples of consolidation allowed a simple error to spiral. It would’ve taken so little time and effort to avoid this catastrophe.
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Weiss Ratings
Weiss Ratings is an independent financial ratings agency established in 1971 by Martin D. Weiss, Ph.D. The company is known for its unbiased and accurate ratings of stocks, mutual funds, financial institutions, and cryptocurrencies. With a strong foundation in the financial industry, Weiss Ratings has built a reputation for reliability over the past five decades. The company provides a wide range of services, including stock ratings, mutual fund ratings, financial institution ratings, and unique cryptocurrency ratings. Weiss Ratings evaluates these financial entities based on various metrics to assist investors in making informed decisions. Additionally, the company offers products such as detailed ratings and analysis reports, along with publications and newsletters that deliver market insights and investment advice. Weiss Ratings serves individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions seeking independent financial analysis.
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Founded: 1971