Vishesh Kumar

TheStreet.com Senior Writer
Vishesh Kumar joined TheStreet.com in 2006. Previously, he served on the staff of Red Herring and The Industry Standard. His work has appeared in the San Jose Mercury News, Business 2.0 and The Nation, among other publications.

Kumar holds an M.S. from the London School of Economics and a B.A. from the University of California, San Diego.

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China Watch Mail Bag

By Vishesh Kumar | By Alix Steel

This week, viewers asked whether it was time to lighten up on Chinese stocks in their portfolio, and what to consider when looking at small-to mid-cap Chinese companies.

Related Topics: Markets | Emerging Markets | Small-Caps

10:37AM 02/02/08

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Investors Want Answers From Google

By Alix Steel | By Vishesh Kumar

Investors dread uncertainty. And from the performance of the company's search business to its wireless spectrum bid, Google's packed with it.

Related Topics: Technology

02:57PM 01/29/08

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Buyout Talk Puts Yahoo!'s Yang on the Spot

By Vishesh Kumar | By Alix Steel

Mounting talk of a Yahoo! acquisition on Wall Street will force CEO Jerry Yang's hand in making decisions at the beleaguered Internet company and overshadow Tuesday's earnings announcement.

Related Topics: Internet | Media

03:29PM 01/28/08

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Yahoo! Has to Hustle to Stay Ahead of Private Equity

By Alix Steel | By Vishesh Kumar

CEO Jerry Yang may have to rush his turnaround plans as the Internet giant's market cap sinks and it becomes an easier target for private equity funds.

Related Topics: Technology | Internet | Media

04:52PM 01/24/08

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Yahoo!'s Planned Layoffs Won't Satisfy Street

By Brittany Umar | By Vishesh Kumar

Coming layoffs aren't enough to give investors the kind of cost savings they were hoping for, Vishesh Kumar explains.

Related Topics: Technology

03:01PM 01/22/08

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Even Google's Giving Rooted in VC

By Alix Steel | By Vishesh Kumar

Google's philanthropic efforts as well as its business bear the unmistakable fingerprints of its early venture capital backers.

Related Topics: Technology | Internet | Media

02:14PM 01/18/08

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Another One Bites the Dust at Yahoo!

By Alix Steel | By Vishesh Kumar

Another key executive leaves Yahoo!, signaling that big changes are afoot and demonstrating why it's still too early for investors to get behind the company.

Related Topics: Technology

04:23PM 01/16/08

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What Google-Clearwire Deal Means for the Web

By Alix Steel | By Vishesh Kumar

The wireless carrier will offer Google applications like mail and calendar to its users. And their shared vision of a Web where PCs play a less central role to one where data can be accessed from anywhere will probably expand over time.

Related Topics: Technology | Telecom | Internet | Media

02:24PM 01/15/08

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Still Searching for Value in Yahoo!

By Vishesh Kumar | By Alix Steel

With its share near 52-week lows, the Internet giant sees a rare bullish call from an analyst. But despite the short-term boost the company will probably get from the TV writers' strike and presidential election -- among the reasons for JP Morgan's enthusiasm -- too many doubts remain about the company's long-term outlook.

Related Topics: Stock Picks | Internet | Media

02:20PM 01/14/08

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Upstart Start-Ups Try to Take Down Google

By Alix Steel | By Vishesh Kumar

Third-generation search engine startups like Blekko are hoping to change the game with an approach that differs radically from that of companies like Google, Microsoft and Yahoo!.

Related Topics: Technology | Internet

02:43PM 01/03/08

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