Description:    Barrons.com Stocks Editor Bob O’Brien makes a stop on Mean Street to discuss the relationship between the European debt crisis and the U.S. economy. Source: Moneywatch.com – video report Date: 11/07/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/europe-impact-on-us-stocks/0F5C104D-4734-404D-BED8-E6A1618F8A1E Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons presented for concern over the European debt crisis. How is the global economy affected by… Read more »
Posts By: Brahm Canzer
Robot army helps run warehouses
Description: The future of warehouses may be one with fast shipments and few human employees if robots like Kiva Systems continue to invade the workplace. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report com Date: 11/09/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2011/11/08/ts_kiva_robotics_robot.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: How can this system improve productivity in a warehouse? How would a financial manager make a decision… Read more »
To Win Customers, Get Out of the Way
Description: Advice from Hawaiian Airlines executive Charles Nardello Source: Businessweek.com Date: 11/11/2011 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/management/to-win-customers-get-out-of-the-way-11112011.html Questions for discussion: What does Charles Nardello have to say about management? Do you agree with his thinking?
2012 could be a good year for the markets
Description: Commentary: With incumbent in presidential race, stocks gain Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 11/11/2011 Link:  http://www.marketwatch.com/story/2012-could-be-a-good-year-for-the-markets-2011-11-11 Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons 2012 could be a good year. Do you agree with these arguments?
Analysts like Demand Media. Its writers? Not so much
Description: The company turned in solid quarterly results that analysts cheered. But the site’s writers are telling a very different story. Source: Fortune.com Date: 11/11/2011 Link: http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2011/11/11/demand-media-writers/?iid=SF_F_Lead Questions for discussion: Describe the business model for this firm. How is production controlled? Do you think Google’s actions were fair-minded? What should the company do in the… Read more »
Groupon: Investor Beware!
Description: In his On the Mark segment, Evan Newmark says Friday’s Groupon IPO should be waded through with caution by investors, because it is another example of Wall Street shenanigans. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: 11/04/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/groupon-investor-beware/5DE4D58B-F543-470C-880B-4F2183A8AE19 Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons presented why investors should stay away from this stock. Do… Read more »
From failure to Facebook
Description:   Facebook’s Carolyn Everson explains how she learned from the failure of her startup Pets.com. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 11/04/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2011/11/03/ts_40_u_everson_facebook.fortune/ Questions for discussion: What did you learn about business success and failure by watching this clip? Do you think Carolyn Emerson is a better corporate executive at Facebook due her earlier… Read more »
Apple’s Supply-Chain Secret? Hoard Lasers
Description: The iPhone maker spends lavishly on all stages of the manufacturing process, giving it a huge operations advantage Source: Businessweek.com Date: 11/03/2011 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/apples-supplychain-secret-hoard-lasers-11032011.html Questions for discussion: Why does Apple have a competitive advantage in R&D over other firms? How important is the scale of production to Apple’s success in R&D and production?
The TV business model is doomed
Description: Commentary: How much will you pay to regain personal time? Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 11/04/2011 Link:  http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-tv-business-model-is-doomed-2011-11-04 Questions for discussion: Do you believe the current business model is doomed? Do you believe there is a sizable segment of the market that would be willing to pay $1 per hour of commercial-free television? Where do you… Read more »
Apple Doles Out $60M Stock Grants to Execs
Description: Apple Inc. (AAPL), seeking to retain its management team in the wake of former Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs’s death last month, gave $60 million restricted-stock grants to most of its senior vice presidents. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: 11/04/2011 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-04/apple-doles-out-stock-grants-to-several-of-its-top-executives.html Questions for discussion: Do you believe this is a wise financial planning decision at… Read more »
