Description: MEN and women invest differently, a growing body of research has found. And in at least one important respect, women may be better at it. Source: NYTimes.com Date: 03/12/2010 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/14/business/14mark.html?ref=business Questions for discussion: How are men and women investors different from each other? What lessons are there that each gender can learn from… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Part 6 Managing Financial Resources
Great Time to Buy (Famous Last Words)
Description: “IT’S a great time to buy a home.†Real estate agents were saying that in 2001, as home prices were rising. They also said it when home prices peaked in 2005  in fact, David Lereah, former chief economist of the National Association of Realtors, published a book that year titled “Are You Missing… Read more »
Madoff whistleblower blames regulators
Description: Harry Markopolos, independent financial fraud investigator, says SEC regulators are at fault for failing to protect investors. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report  Date: 03/02/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010/03/02/n_ss_markopolos_reg.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Do you agree with the arguments presented that explain the fraud? Do you believe government should regulate the financial services industry more? Explain your… Read more »
Is Dell salvageable?
Description: Computer maker’s shares fall more than 5% after the company reports a drop in fiscal fourth-quarter earnings. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report  Date: 02/26/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2010/02/23/f_tm_dell_hp.fortune/ Questions for discussion: Why is Dell’s stock value falling? What would management have to do in order to improve profits? Is Dell a good candidate for merger… Read more »
Just blowing the froth off?
Description: January has been the worst month for stock investors since February last year just before markets took off on a stellar risk rally. Source: Reuters.com Date: 01/29/2010 Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60S42520100129 Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons given for why the stock market might be poised to advance in February or continue on its decline. What… Read more »
Investors Hope the ’10s Beat the ’00s
Description: The U.S. stock market is wrapping up what is likely to be its worst decade ever. In nearly 200 years of recorded stock-market history, no calendar decade has seen such a dismal performance as the 2000s. Source: WSJ.com Date: 12/20/2009 Link: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704786204574607993448916718.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read Questions for discussion: Summarize the highlights of the story. Do you think… Read more »
Credit card usury bill coming soon in House
Description: Several congressional Democrats said on Wednesday they plan to introduce legislation next week to cap credit card interest rates. Source: Reuters.com Date: 11/25/2009 Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE5AO4ZO20091125 Questions for discussion: What the arguments for and against regulating credit card interest rates? Do you believe rates should be regulated? Explain your answer. What are the likely consequences… Read more »
Buffett buying Burlington rail in his biggest deal
Description: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc will pay $26 billion to buy out Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp in a bet the nation’s largest rail company will benefit from a recovering U.S. economy. Source: Reuters.com Date: 11/03/2009 Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE5A22A720091103 Questions for discussion: Do you think this investment will turn out to be a good one… Read more »
Exxon Mobil earnings plunge 68%
Description: Exxon Mobil reported a 68% decline in third-quarter earnings Thursday as oil and natural gas prices tumbled from last year’s highs. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 10/29/2009 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2009/10/29/news/companies/exxon_mobil/index.htm?postversion=2009102912 Questions for discussion: Summarize the current financial situation for the firm. Do you think investors will punish the company stock? Explain your answer. How has the stock… Read more »
Amazon shares close at record high
Description: The online retailer’s stock finishes up nearly 30% as investors see the company becoming a powerhouse of the post-recession economy. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 10/23/2009 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2009/10/23/news/companies/Amazon/index.htm?postversion=2009102318 Questions for discussion: Do you think investors are correct in their assessment of future online sales and profits at Amazon? Do you think some categories of merchandise or… Read more »
