Description: Amusement park stocks Cedar Fair and Six Flags are having a great year thanks to strong attendance. The theme park businesses of Disney and Comcast are thriving too. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: May 22, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/05/22/roller-coaster-stocks-buzz.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why do you suppose these businesses are doing well? How can they… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Part 6 Managing Financial Resources
Michael Kors is no longer in fashion
Description: The handbag wars are hurting Michael Kors. Same-store sales fell and the outlook is not good. Shares are languishing on Wall Street’s discount rack. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: May 27, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/05/27/michael-kors-buzz.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why has the stock performed poorly? What should management do to increase same-store sales? Do you… Read more »
Warren Buffett may be right about Whole Foods
Description: Buffett joked that nobody smiles at the organic grocer. Investors aren’t either. Shares of Whole Foods plunged due to weak sales growth. Will new stores with cheaper products be the answer to its problems? Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: May 07, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/05/07/whole-foods-warren-buffett-stock.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why is Whole Foods out of… Read more »
The Force is strong with EA
Description: Video game maker Electronic Arts is on a remarkable run. Consumers and investors are excited for its Star Wars: Battlefront game this November. And EA mints money from its sports games like Madden and FIFA. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: May 05, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/05/05/electronic-arts-ea-star-wars-battlefront-buzz.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize the growth strategy for… Read more »
George Soros May Face a Monster Tax Bill
Description: George Soros likes to say the rich should pay more taxes. A substantial part of his wealth, though, comes from delaying them. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: April 30, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-30/george-soros-s-tax-bill Questions for Discussions: How has George Soros benefited financially from the tax code? Do you think it is unethical to allow this sort of… Read more »
$125 or $185? What Apple stock is worth
Description: Apple just delivered nothing short of a profit party last night – topping just about every financial metric possible. But the stock isn’t doing anything. How can that be? Source: USAToday.com Date: April 28, 2015 Link: http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2015/04/28/what-is-apple-really-worth/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize the different valuations of Apple. Which do you subscribe to?
Apple’s Earnings Surge, as iPhone Sales Jump and China Business Rises
Description: China is becoming an increasingly vital part of Apple’s business. Over the fiscal second quarter, Apple’s revenue in greater China grew 71 percent, to $16.8 billion, compared with the same period last year, the company said in its financial earnings report on Monday. Source: NYTimes.com Date: April 27, 2015 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/technology/apple-quarterly-earnings.html?_r=0 Questions for discussion:… Read more »
Etsy makes Wall St. debut
Description: Etsy is an online marketplace for vendors that sell handmade and vintage products. You can now buy stock in the company. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: April 16, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/04/16/etsy-ipo-nasdaq.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: How can Etsy improve revenue generation? What is its appeal from an investor’s point of view? Do you think… Read more »
François Rochon: The experience of investing in CarMax
Description: This week, I thought I would provide an update on a company I’ve written about a few times over the years: CarMax. The company is the United States’ largest retailer of used vehicles. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., CarMax operates 146 used car stores in 74 markets. The CarMax consumer offer features low, no-haggle prices, a… Read more »
When it comes to stocks vs. cash, follow Buffett’s lead
Description: Here’s a trick question, see if you can figure it out. Of the following two investments, which one carries the lowest risk — cash or stocks? Source: MarketWatch.com Date: April 08, 2015 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/when-it-comes-to-stock-vs-cash-follow-buffetts-lead-2015-04-08 Questions for discussion: What is the answer to the question in the title and the reasoning for the choice? Do… Read more »
