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Columns and blog posts, written over the years on a variety of websites.

Netflix’s masterstroke — a win even in defeat

SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on December 9th, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. What would you pay to hobble your worst competitor? Netflix’s answer to that question is 54 billion kronor. And should Warner Bros pull out of the deal — Netflix gets a sizeable Christmas bonus either way. The losers, whichever way it goes, are viewers. The […]

The strange number that could trigger an enormous crash

SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on December 6th, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. The crypto market’s central protagonist is called Michael Saylor. As one of Bitcoin’s biggest buyers, the outside world is wondering whether the unthinkable could happen. Will Saylor start selling? The answer could trigger an enormous crash. Not every listed CEO would survive a stock price […]

The deal that redraws the entire TV world

SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on December 5th, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Hollywood shakes as Netflix buys HBO for 83 billion dollars. The deal will redraw the entire streaming market — and more big deals are now on the way. A hidden factor decided the final battle. “Our goal is to become HBO faster than HBO can […]

They get more than just money from the state

SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 27th, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. What happens if Stegra fails? That thought is the company’s strongest bargaining chip right now. Now the state is reaching for its wallet to try to secure the company’s future. Almost any other Swedish company would have been overjoyed by 390 million kronor. For Stegra, […]

A big and embarrassing mistake by SVT

SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 24th, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. SVT’s Agenda using a fake AI clip in a segment is the beginning of something larger than a single act of sloppiness. Unfortunately, it is unlikely to be the last — either for them or for other media outlets. Over the weekend, the social network […]

Things are going incredibly well — for incredibly few

SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 24th, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. On LinkedIn, people are cheering about “Silicon Valhalla” — the new name for the Swedish tech miracle. But how is it really going? A new industry report reveals quite a few cracks in the facade. Ask and you shall receive, as they say. The same […]

The CEO stands alone — now she must act

SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 21st, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. The most anticipated CEO departure on the Swedish stock market has begun. With Georgi Ganev leaving Kinnevik, the company is left with a large cash pile, a questionable portfolio, and a long list of question marks. Now Cristina Stenbeck must show her hand. The warning […]

I tested it: hard to escape Nvidia

SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 19th, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. With markets tense and nervous, Nvidia — the heart of the AI economy — reports its quarterly results on Wednesday evening. But is it even possible to avoid Nvidia in your portfolio if you want to? SvD’s tech analyst Björn Jeffery decided to put it […]

Here’s the case for AI not being a bubble

SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 12th, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Tech giants are expected to burn through 4,600 billion kronor on chips and data centres next year. Many are warning of a new bubble. But what if it’s actually too little? The numbers quickly become dizzying — difficult to read and difficult to comprehend. 26,500,000,000,000 […]

Is Musk worth 9,500 billion kronor?

SvD Näringsliv

This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 6th, 2025. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. A pay package of around 9,500 billion kronor. That is what Tesla’s board wants to give Elon Musk. But it is not all about the money — the board warns that Musk may leave if it does not go through. Today the question is decided. […]