Description: It’s been a terrific year for stocks and investors are hoping 2013 goes out on a high note. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Dec 27, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/12/20/investing-the-buzz-year-end.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What is the prognosis for stocks for 2014, according to the report? What is the basis for the predictions?
Posts Categorized: Part 6 Managing Financial Resources
New Lululemon Athletica Inc CEO brings pedigree in top cult brands
Description: In naming Laurent Potdevin as its new CEO, Lululemon Athletica Inc. has found a seasoned fashion and sporting goods executive with a pedigree in top cult brands. Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Dec 10, 2013 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2013/12/10/lululemon-laurent-potdevin/ Questions for Discussions: Do you think Laurent Potdevin can “save” the brand image? What would you suggest that he… Read more »
Market up on good news? Pinch me!
Description: The jobs report was strong and the markets are celebrating. Sure, the Fed may taper sooner rather than later. But that’s not a bad thing as long as the economy is improving. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Dec 07, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/12/06/investing-the-buzz-taper-fed-markets-bernanke-quantitative-easing-jobs-economy.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Why did the stock market rally? How do… Read more »
Dow 16,000: What’s next?
Description: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high of 16,000 due to an improving economy and the Federal Reserve. Where does the market go from here? Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Nov 19, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/11/19/investing-stock-market-dow-16000.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What is the explanation for the recent surge? What event(s) would cause… Read more »
Dow 16,000? Who cares!
Description: With the economy still sluggish, don’t get too excited about the record high stock market. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Nov 15, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/11/15/investing-dow-record-16000-who-cares.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: What is the Dow? Does its rise or fall relate to how well the economy is performing? What is the explanation for the recent… Read more »
NYSE CEO on Twitter IPO and Facebook
Description: CEO of NYSE Euronext Duncan Niederauer discusses the smooth Twitter IPO and how the New York Stock Exchange is listing more technology stocks. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Nov 06, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/11/07/n-nyse-ceo-twitter-ipo.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: What service did the NYSE provide to investors and Twitter on the first day of trading? What… Read more »
Toms’ new marketplace: More than just shoes
Description: Entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie discusses Toms Shoes’ ‘One for One’ program which gives free shoes to a poor children for every pair sold at retail and the company’s new digital marketplace. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Nov 08, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/11/08/n-toms-shoes-blake-mycoskie.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Describe the new business model? What are the critical characteristics… Read more »
Apple is just another boring tech stock
Description: Until Apple releases an innovative new product, its stock will not be as exciting to investors as Google and Facebook. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 29, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/10/29/investing-the-buzz-apple-ipad-iphone-nokia-microsoft.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Why is Apple stock no longer seen as a “growth stock”? What sorts of new products or services do you… Read more »
Is peer-to-peer lending online the future?
Description: Lending Club Founder and CEO Renaud Laplanche is disrupting traditional banking by getting investors to lend directly to consumers online. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 25, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/10/25/investing-lending-club-peer-to-peer-loans-banking.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Describe the business model presented in this report. What are the pros and cons to the regular banking system? Do… Read more »
Iconic Boeing 747 Could Be Nearing It’s End
Description: For decades, the Boeing 747 was the Queen of the Skies. But the glamorous double-decker jumbo jet that revolutionized air travel and shrunk the globe could be nearing the end of the line. Source: HuffingtonPost.com Date: Oct 24, 2013 Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/24/boeing-747-end_n_4157063.html Questions for discussion: Explain the reasons for the long-term success of this airplane…. Read more »
