Description: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to boost competitiveness by using more robots in factories, but he doesn’t want the automation to actually destroy jobs. Bloomberg’s Natalie Obiko-Pearson reports on “Trending Business.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: August 10, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2015-08-10/india-s-robot-revolution-undercuts-modi-s-job-creation Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Part 6 Managing Financial Resources
Oil keeps plunging. Here’s why.
Description: Iran is now pumping more oil, adding to concerns about a global supply glut. But volatility in China is leading to fears about oil demand. Copper, corn and other commodities are tumbling too. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Aug 12, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/08/12/oil-copper-wheat-corn-commodities-china-iran-buzz.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why are commodity prices falling, according to… Read more »
These U.S. CEOs Make a Lot More Money Than Their Workers
Description: Below are 11 companies, including McDonald’s, that will probably report wide gaps between CEO and worker pay under new regulatory requirements Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: August 13, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-08-13/these-ceos-make-the-most-money-compared-with-their-workers Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about the range of pay at these organizations? Is there a problem and if so,… Read more »
Brad Pitt, coming to a Netflix stream near you
Description: The video on demand service’s deal with the Hollywood star could mark a significant change in the film industry. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Jun 09, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1FGWcWO Questions for Discussions: What is happening to the distribution strategies of entertainment companies like Netflix? Do you think the deal with Brad Pitt will… Read more »
Intel’s next big push for diversity
Description: Intel’s President Renee James chats with Fortune’s Leigh Gallagher about how the tech giant is investing $100 million in diversity. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: June 09, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1QIEwPz Questions for Discussions: Summarize the highlights presented in this interview. What advice does Intel’s President Renee James present to women?
Why America’s $2.9 Trillion Medical Industry Still Runs on Paper Payments
Description: Paying medical bills is as inefficient as it was 15 years ago, and the cost is high Source: Bloomberg.com Date: June 10, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-10/why-america-s-2-9-trillion-medical-industry-still-runs-on-paper-payments Questions for Discussions: Why is management of the medical industry slow to adopt electronic payment technologies? How can this problem be solved by way of incentives or penalties?
Tired of Waiting for U.S. to Act, States Pass Crowdfunding Laws and Rules
Description: In 2012, President Obama signed a law that he called a “potential game changer” for entrepreneurs seeking financing to start or expand a business: Small companies looking for financial backers could advertise their offerings online, and average people — not just wealthy accredited investors — would be allowed to buy stakes in businesses they… Read more »
Wall Street’s hot fashion trend? Footies
Description: Baby clothing company Carter’s is at an all-time high thanks to strong sales. Consumers may not be spending much, but new parents still are. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Jun 04, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/06/04/carters-oshkosh-stock-buzz.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why is this company a good investment, according to the report? Do you agree with his… Read more »
Boomers get older. Healthcare companies salivate
Description: Expect more mergers in the healthcare sector as insurers and drug stores look to profit from demographic trends. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: June 02, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/06/02/healthcare-profits-from-baby-boomers.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why are healthcare companies likely to grow, according to the report? What are the issues facing the industry that contradict this prediction… Read more »
Apple’s stock in a funk. Will WWDC news change that?
Description: Shares of Apple have barely budged since its last earnings report. Could news about iOS 9, updates to Mac software and an Apple Music subscription service get Apple back on track to a $1 trillion market cap? Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: June 04, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/06/04/apple-wwdc-buzz.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why do you… Read more »
