You Can Forget About Crypto Now

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Description: The industry’s latest meltdown is not like all the rest.

Source: TheAtlantic.com

Date: Nov 11, 2022

Link: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/11/sam-bankman-fried-bankruptcy-crypto-ftx/672104/

Questions for discussion:

  • Summarize what the article says are the reasons for the collapse of crypto?
  • Why do you think it grew in popularity in the first place?
  • Do you think crypto can be revived anytime soon?

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to more than 11 years in prison

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Description: Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced Friday to more than 11 years in prison for fraud after deceiving investors about the purported efficacy of her company’s blood-testing technology. She was ordered to surrender on April 27.

?Source: CNBC.com – video report

Date: Nov 19, 2022

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/18/former-theranos-ceo-elizabeth-holmes-sentenced-to-more-than-11-years-in-prison.html

Questions for discussion:

  • What was Elizabeth Holmes found guilty of?
  • Do you believe her punishment is deserved?
  • What message does this judgment send to others?
  • Do you think it will deter fraud in high finance?

New Report: 3 Ways Inflation Is Hurting Your Employees

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Description: A workplace study reveals what employees are currently experiencing, and what leaders can do to help.

Source: INC.com

Date: Nov 15, 2022

Link: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/new-report-3-ways-inflation-is-hurting-your-employees.html?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=IncThisMorning-Nov%2015,%202022&leadId=261346&mkt_tok=NjEwLUxFRS04NzIAAAGIH2ZPOz72K69sxebK9AJyJnHVaWsNDbbHYQ_unAgvDxnCEpmMYDIr8jSUujgoP1QtWUdiUFGQW4lSt_-vKE7Y0QOBksJQOhaAyfFysQ

Questions for discussion:

  • Summarize what the report says about concerns facing employees.
  • What can managers do?
  • Are there social and ethical “limits” to company responsibility for employees?

The Big Idea: Airships are back, and they’re better than ever

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Description: With a bit of investment, they can help solve our supply chain woes

?Source: Macleans.ca

Date: Nov 16, 2022

Link: https://www.macleans.ca/technology-3/the-big-idea-solving-canadas-supply-chain-woes/

Questions for discussion:

  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of this transportation technology?
  • Why do you think development and adoption has remained slow?
  • How would you boost the adoption of this technology and companies involved?

Is This the End Game for Crypto?

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Description: Recent events have made clear the need to regulate crypto, an industry that grew from nothing to a $3 trillion market capitalization a year ago, although most of that has now evaporated. But it also seems likely that the industry couldn’t survive regulation.

Source: NYT.com

Date: Nov 17, 2022

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/17/opinion/crypto-banks-regulation-ftx.html?

Questions for discussion:

  • What does Paul Krugman say about cryptocurrency and the reasons for recent problems?
  • Do you agree with his analysis and commentary?
  • Can crypto be rejuvenated given recent publicity, in your opinion?

Walmart and Target’s quarterly results lay bare the retailers’ stark differences

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Description: Walmart’s stock surged this week. Target’s shares plunged. The rival big-box players are both known for selling an array of products including food, clothing, home goods and kitchen appliances. Both their CEOs ? Walmart’s Doug McMillon and Target’s Brian Cornell ? stepped into their roles in 2014.

Source: CNBC.com

Date: Nov 17, 2022

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/17/walmart-and-targets-quarterly-results-lay-bare-retailers-differences.html

Questions for discussion:

  • How important is grocery shopping in explaining the variance between these retailers?
  • How can Target respond?
  • What does this all mean for investors looking ahead?

Meta shares up on report it’s set to begin mass layoffs

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Description: Shares of Facebook owner Meta rose 6.5% Monday following a Wall Street Journal report over the weekend saying the company could start mass layoffs as soon as Wednesday.

Source: CNBC.com

Date: Nov 07, 2022

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/07/meta-shares-up-on-report-its-set-to-begin-mass-layoffs.html

Questions for discussion:

  • Why would the stock price increase as a result of this announcement?
  • What is the similarity to Twitter’s announcement this week?

For Fitness Buffs and Landlords, Gyms Are Hot Again

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Description: Hoping to capitalize on a renewed interest in communal experiences, fitness chains are reconfiguring their spaces, offering more room to exercise and better amenities.

Source: NYTimes.com

Date: Nov 07, 2022

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/08/business/gym-health-club-real-estate.html

Questions for discussion:

  • Summarize the return of gyms and reasons for their growing appeal.
  • How has the real estate industry adapted to these developments?

How Great Leaders Use the 3 Laws of Influence to Be Remarkably Persuasive, Backed by Considerable Science

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Description: Science reveals how to make facts, logic, and reasoning even more convincing.

?Source: INC.com

Date: Nov 07, 2022

Link: https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/great-leaders-use-laws-of-influence-persuasive-backed-by-considerable-science.html

Questions for discussion:

  • What does this article say about how one can be a great leader?
  • Do you agree with the analysis and science that supports this position?
  • What do you think makes for a more persuasive leader?

Canada ruffles some feathers at COP27 by including oil and gas representatives in its delegation

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Description: Canada’s delegation heading to the United Nations’ COP27 climate change conference this week in Egypt will not include Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but there will be a Canada Pavilion for the first time and it includes representatives from the oil-sands industry, which is attracting some intense criticism.

Source: FinancialPost.com

Date: Nov 08, 2022

Link: https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/ruffing-some-feathers-at-cop27-canada-includes-oil-and-gas-companies-in-its-delegation

Questions for discussion:

  • How significant is the inclusion of these participants?
  • How much wealth does the industry contribute to Canadian governments and the economy as a whole?
  • Where do you see the Canadian industry going over the next few years?
  • Is this an opportune time for investors?