Description: The new Smart fortwo EV doesn’t burn gas but an 85-mile range means frequent recharging. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 06/11/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010/06/10/n_rw_smart_ev_review.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Why do you think the car will only be available for leasing and not for sale? Why do you think the majority of leases will be offered… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2010
Videogames Get Into Motion
Description: Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony are getting ready to show off an array of new motion accessories and 3-D technology next week at the E3 Expo in the hopes of re-energizing the slumping videogame industry. Nick Wingfield and Dan Gallagher have a preview. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: 06/11/2010 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/digits-videogames-get-into-motion/6C20E22C-79DD-4642-A9CE-79EDFE0EB79E Questions for discussion:… Read more »
Wendy’s shares surge on mystery takeover offer
Description: Shares of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group rose 7% Friday on talk that the fast food chain could be taken over. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 06/11/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/11/news/companies/wendys_acquisition_stock/index.htm Questions for discussion: Do you think this merger is a good fit for these companies? What are the reasons given in the article that explains the likelihood of more mergers… Read more »
Business ethics, with a chuckle
Description: The quick videos can be described as “The Office” meets YouTube meets your annual Business Ethics 101 seminar. Source: MSNBC.com Date: 06/11/2010 Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37595722/ns/business-small_business/ Questions for discussion: Do you think this approach is better than traditional training efforts? Do you think this sort of training would appeal more to certain target markets rather than… Read more »
Study Says Math Deficiencies Increase Foreclosure Risk
Description: IF you can’t divide 300 by 2, should you qualify for a loan? That is one of the questions raised by a new study led by a Columbia University assistant business professor, Stephan Meier, who found that borrowers with poor math skills were three times more likely than others to go into foreclosure. Source:… Read more »
The Future of PCs
Description: At the D8 Conference, Apple CEO Steve Jobs indicated we’re heading into a post-PC era. But Steve Ballmer, Microsoft’s CEO, sees more growth for PCs. Is the era of the PC really waning? WSJ’s Nick Wingfield joins Simon Constable on Digits, along with guest host Eric Savitz of Barron’s. And, mobile apps may be all… Read more »
BP flexes muscle in D.C.
Description: Even before the April 20 explosion on its rig off the Louisiana coast, BP spent millions of dollars lobbying Washington’s power players. BP will now tap that power and influence as it tries to repair its image. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 06/04/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/04/news/economy/BP_Washington_power/index.htm Questions for discussion: Do you believe BP has behaved ethically? Do… Read more »
McDonald’s recalls 12 million Shrek glasses
Description: McDonald’s is recalling 12 million drinking glasses featuring characters from the “Shrek” movie series because the paint used contains cadmium, which can pose health risks. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 06/04/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/04/news/companies/mcdonalds_recall/index.htm Questions for discussion: What are the arguments that could be made that support the notion that this recall might harm McDonald’s brand in… Read more »
Dow drops 324 points as euro sinks
Description: Stocks slumped Friday after a government report showed employers added fewer jobs than expected last month and the euro plunged to a new 4-year low, reviving worries about the health of the European economy. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 06/04/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/04/markets/markets_newyork/index.htm Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons given for the decline in the stock market?… Read more »
Airlines Work to Catch Up to the Digital Age
Description: Airlines have made great technological leaps in recent years, allowing passengers to check in from home or download boarding passes on their smartphones. But if you’ve ever been stranded at an airport during a raging thunderstorm, chances are you will end up standing in a long line watching a gate agent typing furiously on… Read more »
