Walmart Buys Vizio, Walmart vs. Amazon, Revisiting the Roku Story


Today's Above Avalon Daily email covers the following topics:

  • Walmart Buys Vizio

  • Walmart vs. Amazon

  • Revisiting the Roku Story

We go over my thoughts on Walmart buying Vizio. The discussion includes a closer look at the Walmart vs. Amazon competitive battle. We also revisit Roku’s strategy and the massive holes in the company’s story.

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