Trade shows

It’s easy to feel warm about Detroit’s prospects at the North American International Auto Show. Likewise one can’t help but be titillated by the future of electronic gadgetry at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Both mega conferences are underway this week. And they are wildly successful at generating PR and gushing newspaper articles about snazzy new products. But for shareholders, these events are often a showcase for disappointment. Take the buzz from Detroit. The general message e...