Posts Categorized: Part 6 Managing Financial Resources

Peloton files to sell $1 billion in stock offering, after recently saying no need for more cash

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Description: Peloton said Tuesday it plans to sell an additional $1 billion of its Class A common shares, as the connected fitness equipment maker looks for ways to come up with cash amid slowing momentum for its products. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Nov 16, 2021 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/16/peloton-files-to-sell-1-billion-in-stock-offering-shares-drop.html Questions for discussion: What explains the drop… Read more »

Restaurant Brands International Will Acquire Firehouse Subs For $1B

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Description: In its biggest acquisition since Popeyes in 2017, Restaurant Brands International will add sandwich-focused QSR chain Firehouse Subs to its portfolio in a $1 billion cash deal. Source: MediaPost.com Date: Nov 15, 2021 Link: https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/368675/restaurant-brands-international-will-acquire-fireh.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline&utm_campaign=124315&hashid=7T9TCmQZSDGbnu-424RuBQ Questions for discussion: Describe the brand and its position in the marketplace? What changes would make for the acquisition… Read more »

New, Stephen Poloz-backed company aims to make home ownership more attainable

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Description: A new company backed by a former Bank of Canada governor wants to help Canadians co-own real estate through investments valued at just 2.5 per cent of a property’s value. Source: BNNBloomberg.ca – video report Date: Nov 17, 2021 Link: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/new-stephen-poloz-backed-company-aims-to-make-home-ownership-more-attainable-1.1682721 Questions for discussion: What is different about this business model? What are the… Read more »

The metaverse is investable — and it’s going to be big, says tech billionaire

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Description: The so-called metaverse has a “big time” investment case, according to Puerto Rican billionaire businessman Orlando Bravo. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Nov 15, 2021 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/15/orlando-bravo-metaverse-is-investable-and-its-going-to-be-very-big.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail Questions for discussion: What is the metaverse concept? What are some design applications? How should investors regard this emerging field?

Musk nears Tesla sale halfway point with US$8.8B disposed

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Description: Elon Musk sold Tesla Inc. stock for a seventh consecutive trading day, bringing him almost halfway to his promise to unload 10 per cent of his stake in the electric car-maker. Source: BNNBloomberg.ca – video report Date: Nov 17, 2021 Link: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/musk-nears-tesla-sale-halfway-point-with-us-8-8b-disposed-1.1682576 Questions for discussion: What is the story behind Musk’s decision to sell… Read more »

NVIDIA Vice President explains the Omniverse

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Description: Richard Kerris, NVIDIA Vice President of Omniverse Platform discusses NVIDIA’s plans for the Omniverse and how it will be used. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com – video report Date: Nov 10, 2021 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/nvidia-vice-president-explains-omniverse-223559990.html?contentType=VIDEO Questions for discussion: What are the business interests in these virtual technologies and platforms? How can you envision future business activities making use… Read more »

Amazon-backed EV start-up Rivian set to go public at $98 billion implied valuation

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Description: Rivian Automotive will make its market debut Wednesday, in what’s expected to be one of the biggest IPOs of the year. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Nov 10, 2021 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/10/amazon-backed-ev-start-up-rivian-set-to-go-public-.html Questions for discussion: What advantage does the company have by way of its relationship with Amazon and Ford? How should marketers at the… Read more »

Rivian I.P.O. Is Embraced by Investors Looking for Another Tesla

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Description: The electric-vehicle maker, backed by Amazon and Ford, ended its first day of trading valued at $86 billion, though its deliveries so far total 156. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Nov 11, 2021 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/10/automobiles/rivian-stock-price-ipo.html Questions for discussion: What are the challenges facing the company? Can you explain the hype for the IPO?

Used car bonanza revving up in Canada

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Description: There is a pandemic-fuelled bonanza for used cars in Canada that doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon — with players in the market, new and old, taking notice. Source: BNNBloomberg.ca – video report Date: Nov 09, 2021 Link: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/used-car-bonanza-revving-up-in-canada-1.1679215 Questions for discussion: What is the business model? Explain the success of the… Read more »

Pfizer raises Covid vaccine sales forecast to $36 billion for 2021

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Description: Pfizer on Tuesday raised the full-year sales forecast for its Covid-19 vaccine by 7.5% to $36 billion, as it signs deals with countries for booster doses and receives clearances for using its shots in children. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Nov 02, 2021 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/02/pfizer-raises-covid-vaccine-sales-forecast-to-36-billion-.html ?Questions for discussion: What can affect Pfizer’s future vaccine… Read more »