Description: Pricier, more powerful notebook computers are sucking some of the steam from netbooks, the low-priced darlings that helped fuel sales for the PC industry in the past two years. Stacey Delo discusses the trend with Justin Scheck and Eric Savitz. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report  Date: 04/26/2010 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/digits-are-netbooks-losing-their-sizzle/42166B87-ED28-4BAE-9080-67B26EF0B633 Questions for discussion: Summarize… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Goldman’s Shares Plunge on Inquiries and Downgrades
Description: How much trouble is Goldman Sachs really in? One answer: About $21 billion worth. That’s how much the vaunted Wall Street bank has lost in market value since it was engulfed in a fraud accusation two weeks ago. Source: NYTimes.com  Date: 04/30/2010 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/01/business/01goldman.html?ref=business Questions for discussion: Summarize the legal and ethical problems… Read more »
Consumers Help Drive U.S. Economy to 3.2% Growth Rate
Description: The United States economy has expanded for three quarters in a row, the Commerce Department said on Friday, helped along by consumer spending. Now the question is, Will the jobs follow? Source: NYTimes.com Date: 04/30/2010 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/01/business/economy/01econ.html?ref=business Questions for discussion: What does this report have to say about the important role played by the… Read more »
Gulf of Mexico oil spill could cost BP $3 billion or more
Description: There are a lot of uncertainties right now about the Gulf oil spill. But one thing is clear: In addition to the intangible loss of wildlife, it’s going to cost BP a lot of money. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 04/30/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2010/04/30/news/economy/bp_gulf_oil_spill_cost/index.htm Questions for discussion: Do you believe BP has behaved in a socially responsible… Read more »
Building Up America: Kansas town rebuilds after tornado
Description: Next month marks the third anniversary of a tornado that nearly wiped the small town of Greensburg, Kansas off the map. The town has come back and in the process become “ground-zero” for green energy. Our Tom Foreman has a first-hand look in this “Building Up America” report. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date:… Read more »
