Description: Smith & Wesson parent American Outdoor Brands stock falls to near 5-year low, Sturm, Ruger shares hit 3-year low Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Feb 28, 2018 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/gun-maker-stocks-fall-after-dicks-sporting-goods-takes-a-stand-2018-02-28 Questions for discussion: What impact has Dick’s Sporting Goods decision had on investor’s thinking? Do you think other retailers will simply pick up more sales? How should… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Accounting and Financial Statements (p498)
North Dakota’s big build: What’s new since 2011?
Description: To keep up with the oil boom, a lot has been built. From a new highway to commercial flights to thousands of housing units, here are a few of the things that didn’t exist in North Dakota just three years ago. Source: CNN.com – video report Date: Feb 03, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/economy/2015/02/03/north-dakota-oil-boomtown-infrastructure-new-since-2011.cnnmoney/ Questions for… Read more »
How Kia Benefits From Super Bowl Ad Investment
Description: Tim Chaney, vice president of marketing at Kia Motors America, discusses the return on investment for the price paid to produce and air an advertisement in this year’s Super Bowl. He speaks on “Market Makers.” Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Jan 27, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2015-01-27/how-kia-benefits-from-super-bowl-ad-investment Questions for Discussions: What are the special benefits… Read more »
Apple’s historic quarter: $75 billion in revenue
Description: iPhone sales helped Apple record the most profitable quarter in the company’s history. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Jan 28, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1EPbWrn Questions for discussion: Which product is contributing most to Apple sales? What is significant about sales in China?
J.C. Penney brings back their famous catalogue
Description: A new report from The Wall Street Journal says JCPenney is bringing back its once-ubiquitous catalog. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Jan 20, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1BAfrUl Questions for Discussions: Why is the company returning to print catalogs? How is this decision related to customer purchasing behavior? How can the catalog be enhanced to… Read more »
“Oscar Bump” pays big
Description: Oscar nominations are expected to bring in millions of extra dollars for films nominated for or winning Academy Awards. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Jan 17, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1sHlzH2 Questions for Discussions: What does the report say about the value of an Oscar influence on profits? How do you think this information might… Read more »
Nutrisystem CEO on its battle vs obesity
Description: Dawn Zier, Chief Executive Officer, Nutrisystem shares how her company is strategizing for the New Year where 30% of the bulk of its sales take place and how it’s strategizing to keep its stock hovering above its 52-week highs Source: BNN.ca– video report Date: Jan 05, 2015 Link: http://www.bnn.ca/Video/player.aspx?vid=524244 Questions for Discussions: Explain the… Read more »
Dow breaks 18,000 mark
Description: The US economy grew an incredible 5% annual rate in the third quarter. Investors cheer, sending the Dow above 18,000 barrier for first time ever. The market shot up 1,000 points in the past week. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Dec 23, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2014/12/23/dow-breaks-18000-mark-puts-on-1000-points-in-1-week.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What are the key items… Read more »
Russia: Ruble plummets, mortgages skyrocket
Description: CNN’s Erin McLaughlin meets a single mother of three in Moscow who is struggling to make ends meets as the Russian economy has deteriorated. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Jan 02, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2015/01/02/russia-ruble-plummets.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: How have rising interest rates affected the Russian economy? Why would the banks offer loans in… Read more »
Low oil prices are a double-edged sword
Description: Oil prices dropped below $60 a barrel, the lowest since 2009. It’s great for consumers but it’s hurting the stock market. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Dec 12, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2014/12/12/oil-prices-drop.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What are the consequences of lower oil prices for consumers, the oil industry and the economy as a whole?… Read more »