Description: Heinz, owned by Berkshire Hathaway and private equity firm 3G, are scooping up the maker of Velveeta. Will Warren Buffett look to acquire even more food companies? Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: March 25, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/03/25/kraft-heinz-buffett-merger.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What are the reasons that explain consolidation in the food industry? Which other… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Part 6 Managing Financial Resources
The magical world of Disney’s stock
Description: Can anything stop Disney? It’s going to have an amazing year at the box office and CEO Bob Iger delighted investors with news of a Star Wars spin-off and Frozen sequel. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: March 13, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/03/13/disney-stock-star-wars-frozen.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What does the Disney brand mean to global audiences?… Read more »
This Brooklyn rooftop supplies Whole Foods
Description: Most produce travels 1500 miles from farm to table. Gotham Greens grows, harvests and sells it crops all in one building. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: March 10, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/smallbusiness/2015/03/10/is-this-the-future-of-farming-gotham-greens.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What are the advantages and disadvantages to urban farming as illustrated in this report? Why is this method viable… Read more »
Burger King removes soda from Kids Menu
Description: The fast-food company will now list fat-free milk, low-fat chocolate milk, and apple juice on the children’s menu. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: March 10, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1Mpgzee Questions for Discussions: How have fast food restaurants responded to trends towards healthier eating? Do you think these efforts are socially responsible enough to reduce… Read more »
Pebble Time Kickstarter campaign raises more than US$4 million in three hours
Description: The first smartwatch developed by Pebble Technology Corp. had one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns ever, and now the company behind the trailblazing wearable device is back with the Pebble Time and a new pre-sale campaign that managed to raise US$4-million in only three hours, and US$1-million in just 31 minutes on Tuesday, making it… Read more »
When ‘Shark Tank’ deals fall apart: Why some entrepreneurs walk away when the cameras stop rolling
Description: NEW YORK — With the cameras rolling, Daniel and Stephanie Rensing accepted an offer from a Shark Tank investor. But after they had time to think about it, they changed their minds. Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Feb 27, 2015 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2015/02/27/when-shark-tank-deals-fall-apart-why-some-entrepreneurs-walk-away-when-the-cameras-stop-rolling/?__lsa=7a93-d933 Questions for discussion: What are the primary benefits sought by entrepreneurs on this show?… Read more »
Target’s quarterly profit jumps as holiday sales grow
Description: Results suggest the retailer has moved firmly past a damaging breach of consumer data. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Feb 25, 2015 Link: http://fortune.com/2015/02/25/target-strong-sales-profit/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize the key challenges facing Target management, based on the information presented in the three video clips. Do you think management is on the right track?
5 jobs that robots already have taken
Description: Artificial intelligence, robotics and new disruptive technology are challenging white-collar professions that previously seemed invulnerable. Source: Fortune.com Date: Feb 25, 2015 Link: http://fortune.com/2015/02/25/5-jobs-that-robots-already-are-taking/ Questions for discussion: What does this report have to say about the future design of work and the skills required? What are the consequences for management and the workforce?
Cupid’s wearing a hoodie, worth billions
Description: The new matchmakers are programmers, and the code that they write for dating apps like Hinge, Tinder and Happn are worth big money. Laurie Segall reports. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Feb 08, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2015/02/08/love-inc-cupid-wearing-a-hoodie-worth-billions.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Explain the growth in popularity of these apps? How can they generate revenues? Do… Read more »
RadioShack may be ready to pull the plug
Description: According to reports, consumer electronics retailer RadioShack is preparing to close its doors for good. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Feb 03, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1Ct9by7 Questions for Discussions: Why has RadioShack fallen on hard times? Could management have done something in the past to redirect the company towards sustainability? Is there any business… Read more »
