Description: Walt Disney rescues Disneyland Paris with a $1.25 billion refinancing deal. Visitor numbers at Europe’s top attraction are falling as the economic crisis takes its toll. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 06, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2014/10/06/euro-disney-numbers-fall-paris.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Who is the target customer for DisneyParis? Why do you think it has consistently… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Part 6 Managing Financial Resources
Derek Jeter: Decade of best ads
Description: New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has made more than a quarter billion dollars playing on the field. But he’s also made some home run commercials. Here are some of our favorites. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 25, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2014/09/25/derek-jeter-yankees-retirement-commercials-millions-ads-nike-gatorade-visa-gillette-ford.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why do you think Derek Jeter has done… Read more »
Rothschild Makes Comeback With London Cab App to Rival Uber
Description: Nathaniel Rothschild, whose ancestor helped bankroll Britain’s war against Napoleonic France 200 years ago, is backing London cabbies in their battle against Uber Technologies Inc. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Sep 25, 2014 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-09-25/rothschild-makes-comeback-with-london-cab-app-to-rival-uber-1-.html Questions for Discussions: How will this system compete against Uber and regular taxi services? Do you think it can find a… Read more »
Who’s getting rich off the stock market?
Description: The United States is enjoying one of the best stock market surges in its history. But the phenomenal gains in recent years are going mostly to white, college-educated individuals who are already pretty well off. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 18, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2014/09/18/bull-market-makes-the-rich-richer.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Who is the typical stock… Read more »
A deep look at poverty in Asia
Description: Interview with Shang Jin Wei, Chief economist with Asia Development Bank. Source: BNN.ca – video report Date: Sep 11, 2014 Link: http://www.bnn.ca/Video/player.aspx?vid=438737 Questions for Discussions: Describe the level of poverty discussed in this report. How are governments and businesses dealing with the need to generate wealth? Do you think globally operating businesses are unethical… Read more »
AES powering the world
Description: Interview with CEO Andres Gluski and perspectives on the electricity generating business around the word. Source: BNN.ca – video report Date: Aug 21, 2014 Link: http://www.bnn.ca/Video/player.aspx?vid=429528 Questions for Discussions: Summarize the electricity generating business as described by Andres Gluski. Has the firm performed well from an investor’s point of view? What risks are associated… Read more »
Dow Jones vs. S&P 500: What’s the difference?
Description: What sets the Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 apart? CBS MoneyWatch contributor Ray Martin breaks it down as the two stock market indexes continue to reach new highs. Source: CBSNews.com – video report Date: July 31, 2014 Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/dow-jones-vs-s-p-500-whats-the-difference/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize the differences between these measures of stock market… Read more »
Big-box stores may see dark days ahead
Description: Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT) gained dominance by offering everything from groceries to children’s toys, often putting smaller, local stores out of business in the process. Now, it’s the revenge of the smaller retailers. Source: CBSNews.com Date: July 19, 2014 Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/are-there-dark-days-ahead-for-big-box-stores/?tag=nl.e713&s_cid=e713&ttag=e713&ftag=TRE4cf7aca Questions for discussion: What is happening in retailing today that is reflected… Read more »
Investors like Amazon 3D phone chatter
Description: The only thing cooler than a 3D phone? A drone delivering it to you. Amazon stock enjoyed a nice pop after announcing (via YouTube) that it will unveil a new product — likely a 3D phone — on June 18. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: June 06, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2014/06/06/investing-the-buzz-amazon-3d-smartphone-drone-delivery.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions:… Read more »
Solar Roadways funding nears $2 million
Description: In the United States alone, there are roughly 4 million miles of roads. What if, instead of becoming lined with potholes, those roadways were generating solar energy under our wheels? What if the 4,360 square miles of surface parking lots in the United States could also be put to good use collecting solar energy?… Read more »
