Posts Categorized: Part 6 Managing Financial Resources

How Apple, Big Tech benefit from taking on Russia

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Description: Silicon Valley’s tech giants are joining the rest of the business world in pulling their products and services from Russia. Companies like Apple (AAPL) have cut ties to the Russian market entirely to protest the invasion of Ukraine, while firms like YouTube (GOOG, GOOGL) , Meta (FB), and Microsoft (MSFT) are limiting the availability of Russian propaganda networks like RT and… Read more »

Here’s why Putin won’t win

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Description: No one knows how Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine will play out (or as people say “what his endgame is”) but one thing’s for sure — predicting his next move and any subsequent impact on the global economy is a fool’s errand. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com Date: Feb 26, 2022 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/heres-why-putin-wont-win-111634696.html Questions for discussion: How… Read more »

Run a business? Better keep all those receipts handy for a long time to avoid tax trouble

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Description: The Canada Revenue Agency this week began accepting 2021 electronically filed tax returns through its popular NETFILE and EFILE services. The May 2, 2022, deadline still gives you plenty of time to file, but now is a good time to gather your receipts together, especially if you’re planning to claim business expenses on your… Read more »

What the blockbuster Microsoft and Sony deals mean for the future of gaming

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Description: Big moves are happening in the video game industry. Microsoft, the tech giant behind the Xbox console, announced plans in early 2022 to buy Activision Blizzard, the force behind “Call of Duty” and “World of Warcraft,” among other major titles. This $68.7 billion all-cash acquisition is expected to close in 2023. If approved by regulators… Read more »

Etsy CEO talks earnings, raising seller fees, and advertising to men

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Description: Etsy CEO Josh Silverman joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the company’s earnings, its reinvestment in the platform, raising fees, and attracting male users with NFL ads. Source: Yahoo.finance.com – video report Date: Feb 25, 2022 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/etsy-ceo-talks-earnings-raising-155135053.html?contentType=VIDEO Questions for discussion: Why did Etsy’s stock value shoot up? Why did it fall so dramatically… Read more »

Why it will cost you 10% to 15% more to order delivery from this burger chain

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Description: It may be better for your wallet to go and pick up that Shackburger from Shake Shack (SHAK) this year.Blame spiraling higher inflation for labor, beef and other inputs to the restaurant chain’s financial model. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com – video report Date: Feb 18, 2022 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-it-will-cost-you-10-to-15-more-to-order-delivery-from-this-burger-joint-134814880.html Questions for discussion: What does the report say… Read more »

Fed up with the rise in thefts and shoplifting, small-biz owners across U.S. are taking action

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Description: Shoplifters are hurting big retailers and chain stores, even reportedly forcing some locations in New York City and San Francisco to close up. But unlike many big retailers that can absorb the loss, some small-business owners say the crime wave is devastating to their business, especially now, with many still recovering from a global pandemic. Source: CNBC.com –… Read more »

Small towns fuel Chipotle Mexican Grill’s ambitious North American expansion plans

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Description: Small towns like big burritos, and it’s fuelng Chipotle Mexican Grill’s development strategy in North America. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Feb 09, 2022 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/09/small-towns-fuel-chipotles-ambitious-north-american-expansion-plans.html Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the firm’s strategic plan for growth? What are the advantages of opening in smaller communities? Do you think the… Read more »

Montreal-based RenoRun raises US$142 million in round led by Tiger Global Management

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Description: RenoRun Inc., an e-commerce platform and delivery service for construction materials, has raised US$142 million in the fourth-largest Series B funding for a Canadian startup, the company said Tuesday. Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Feb 01, 2022 Link: https://financialpost.com/fp-finance/montreal-based-renorun-raises-us142-million-in-round-led-by-tiger-global-management Questions for discussion: Describe the business model. How is this business different from other material suppliers like… Read more »

Peloton’s new CEO, Barry McCarthy, says he’s ‘here for the comeback story,’ an internal email shows

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Description: Peloton’s new CEO, Barry McCarthy, is telling remaining staff that he’s “here for the comeback story.” Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Feb 09, 2022 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/09/read-the-email-that-pelotons-new-ceo-barry-mccarthy-sent-to-staff.html Questions for discussion: What are the positive and negative factors facing the new CEO? What is his plan? What would you advise? Do you think the firm… Read more »