Comments on: Are You Sirius?

By: The Corner Office Blog - An entrepreneurs thoughts on business, personal finance and investing. » Blog Archive » XM Got Sirius

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 03:05:26 +0000

[...] Some analysts suggest that the two companies could stand alone should the deal end up being torn apart, but it will be a struggle to manage costs for a long time to come. Let’s face it, Sirius (XM too) hasn’t posted stellar numbers as of late… [...]

By: Kat bird

Kat bird — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 23:02:45 +0000

I agree, Grant, and I think you’ve got a good understanding of the markets. I think disposable income will drop for the foreseeable future, and recurring payments for luxury items will finally slap people in the head causing them to cancel these payments.

I also agree with Pablo on SBUX, but I think there are other factors related to their decrease in sales. Namely the heat.

By: Just Average

Just Average — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 22:55:25 +0000

What’s your beef with Siri? This company has more potential than any other! Sounds like you have a thing against the company.

Satellite radio is the next great technology that everyone will have, much like the conversion from 8 tracks to tapes to CD’s to DVD’s.

Load the boat and get sirius or be left behind!

By: Grant

Grant — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 23:35:52 +0000

Joe, I’m not so sure satellite radio and cell phones fall in the same category.

I also think it will take some time for high gas prices to filter down through the economy. So long as gas prices stay high, I think you’ll see a continued increase in just about everything.

Air fares are increasing, shipping costs are going up, the price of groceries are going up… I think this trend will continue for quite some time as well.

Thanks for your opinion!

Grant

By: Trader Joe

Trader Joe — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 23:32:25 +0000

I still like Sirius, and I think it’s a no brainer compared to XM. Some people were skeptical of how Mel shelled out so much money to Howard Stern, but in the long run I think he knows value when he sees it.

I don’t think the economy will have a huge effect on the sat. rad companies. Gas prices are already high and it doesn’t seem to have a huge effect on the way people spend money.

If you want to group sat radio into the luxury goods and services category, do you think they’ll cut back on cell phones? I doubt it.

Joe

By: Pablo Americano

Pablo Americano — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 23:23:48 +0000

Another target for the wrath of a declining economy is Starbucks. SBUX for you home gamers.

They’re starting to see a drop in sales, and I think it will only get worse!