Description: Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent says it’s important for corporations to take stands on social issues and work with local governments and non-profits to solve problems like youth unemployment. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 24, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/09/26/n-coca-cola-ceo-social-problems-youth-unemployment.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Summarize the ideas expressed by Muhtar Kent in this report. Do you… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Nike’s stock goes swoosh!
Description: Shares of Nike are riding high in their first week as a Dow company. The stock’s at an all-time high thanks to strong earnings and a rosy outlook. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 27, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/09/27/investing-the-buzz-nike-earnings.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Why are share values doing well? How has the addition of the… Read more »
Solar Power Plant in the Mojave Could Power 140,000 Homes
Description: There’s a new type of solar plant coming online. It’s huge, cool looking, and might be able to provide power at night. Does it have a future? Source: DailyBeast.com Date: Sep 28, 2013 Link: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/09/28/solar-power-plant-in-the-mojave-could-power-140-000-homes.html Questions for Discussions: How has government involvement helped nurture these emerging technologies? Do you think we will likely see… Read more »
J. C. Penney Is on the Brink
Description: J. C. Penney (JCP), the centenarian retailer, is reeling from post-traumatic stress disorder. Its sales, stock price, and management credibility are all tanking. The company is in disarray after activist hedge fund manager Bill Ackman installed a chief executive officer (now departed) whose aborted attempt to reinvent the department store failed miserably and alienated… Read more »
BlackBerry leaders, success paved way for failure
Description: (MoneyWatch) The history of American business is littered with the remains of once-dominant companies suddenly rendered obsolete by powerful new technologies. BlackBerry is not one of those companies. Source: CBSNews.com Date: Sep 25, 2013 Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505124_162-57604642/for-blackberry-leaders-success-paved-way-for-failure/?tag=nl.e713&s_cid=e713&ttag=e713&ftag=TRE4cf7aca Questions for Discussions: According to the report, why did BB fail? How much blame does management rightfully share?
Record GTA V sales boost Take-Two
Description: Sales of the latest Grand Theft Auto game reached $800 million on their first day. Take-Two’s stock surged. But EA and Activision are doing well too thanks to their own hit games. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 19, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/09/19/investing-the-buzz-take-two-grand-theft-auto-v.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Explain the financial success of GTA and other… Read more »
How the miniature Iron Man flies
Description: A radio controlled flying Iron Man is modeled after a much larger 6′ model, and is expected to be one of the hot toys this holiday season. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 19, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/09/19/t-ts-iron-man-drone-toy.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: How important is the “Iron Man” brand to the price set for this… Read more »
How Cinnabon reinvented itself
Description: At 880 delectable calories, the classic Cinnabon roll isn’t most people’s idea of an every day treat. President Kat Cole tells how the company has managed to expand its brand into smaller indulgences. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 18, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/09/18/f-cinnabon-president-kat-cole.fortune/index.html Questions for Discussions: What is the marketing strategy at Cinnabon… Read more »
Revolution Foods’ Quest to Pack More Nutrition Into Kids’ Lunchboxes
Description: Kirsten Tobey, 35, and Kristin Richmond, 38, launched Revolution Foods in 2006 to supply healthy lunches to schools in low-income communities. The Oakland (Calif.) business has grown into a national operation, preparing more than 1 million meals weekly for almost 1,000 schools across the country. Now it’s going head to head with Kraft Foods Group (KRFT),… Read more »
POSTMASTER SAYS USPS MAY NEED EMERGENCY RATE HIKE
Description: Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said Thursday his agency is in “the midst of a financial disaster” and may need an emergency increase in postage rates to keep operating. Source: AP.com Date: Sep 19, 2013 Link: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/postmaster-says-usps-may-need-emergency-rate-hike Questions for Discussions: What is the problem at the USPS? Why is it important to keep the service going… Read more »
