Description: Shares of Chipotle hit all-time highs after the restaurant chain reported a 6% surge in same-store sales. It seems consumers can’t resist affordable food luxuries, as shares of Starbucks, Whole Foods and Dunkin’ Brands have also reached new heights. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 18, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/10/18/investing-the-buzz-chipotle-fast-food-starbucks-dunkin-whole-foods.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Who… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Part 6 Managing Financial Resources
The Dow is not the market!
Description: Even though the Dow was down nearly 100 points Monday morning, it was only because of big drops in three stocks. Other indexes were not hit as hard. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 17, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/10/17/investing-buzz-dow-jones-industrial-average-stock-market-ibm-goldman-sachs.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for discussion: What is The Dow? Explain the reason for the drop. Should investors… Read more »
The most dangerous man in wireless?
Description: CEO of T-Mobile John Legere says the larger wireless carriers ‘make disgusting sums of money’ on wild margins. Now he’s trying to change that by lowering costs for consumers. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 11, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/10/10/t-t-mobile-ceo-john-legere-international-roaming.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Why do you think Legere is now “exposing” the industry inside… Read more »
Chipotle: The One That Got Away From McDonald’s
Description: AOL (AOL) + Time Warner (TWX).?Daimler (DAI:GR) + Chrysler (F:IM).?Bank of America (BAC) + Countrywide. The Corporate Hall of Shame is wallpapered with press releases from decades of regrettable mergers. Source: Businessweek.com Date: Oct 03, 2013 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-10-03/chipotle-the-one-that-got-away-from-mcdonalds#r=hp-lst Questions for Discussions: Why do you think McDonald’s sold off Chipotle when they did? What does… Read more »
Do You Want Wine With Those Fries?
Description: Who says Big Macs can’t be gourmet? That’s the message McDonald’s pushed at a fancy invitation-only event last week. Abby Haglage on the charm offensive—and why it’s such a tough sell. Source: TheDailyBeast.com Date: Oct 01, 2013 Link: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/10/01/do-you-want-wine-with-those-fries.html Questions for Discussions: Summarize the PR strategy and intended goals envisioned by management at McDonald’s?… Read more »
Nike’s stock goes swoosh!
Description: Shares of Nike are riding high in their first week as a Dow company. The stock’s at an all-time high thanks to strong earnings and a rosy outlook. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 27, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/09/27/investing-the-buzz-nike-earnings.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Why are share values doing well? How has the addition of the… Read more »
Why We’ll Be Better Off if the Walmart Protests Fail
Description: Employees of the big box store are planning a national day of protest for higher wages. Economist Richard Vedder on why we’ll all be in trouble if they get their way. Source: Thedailybeast.com Date: Sep 05, 2013 Link: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/09/05/why-we-ll-be-better-off-if-the-walmart-protests-fail.html Questions for Discussions: How would a jump in minimum wage to $12/hour affect companies now… Read more »
The business of Ashton Kutcher
Description: Ashton Kutcher is more entrenched in the tech world than simply playing the role of Steve Jobs. He actually throws around big dollars investing in some of the hottest startups. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: August 16, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/08/16/t-ashton-kutcher-business-steve-jobs.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Is Ashton Kutcher a typical venture capitalist? Why do you… Read more »
Wal-Mart warns of ‘challenging’ economy
Description: The world’s largest retailer reported disappointing sales and lowered its outlook due to cautious consumer spending. It’s not the only retailer to sing this sad song. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: August 15, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/08/15/investing-the-buzz-walmart-kohls.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: What is the connection between sales and profits at retailers like Wal-Mart and the… Read more »
DirecTV launches TV network for dogs
Description: Dog TV…will it turn your dog into a canine couch potato? For only $5 a month, your dog can watch this commercial-free network at any time of the day. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: August 09, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/08/08/n-dog-tv-network.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: What do you think about this concept? Do you think the… Read more »
