Description: In June, Bill Doddridge flew his single-engine Cessna 400 to Twentynine Palms Airport near California’s Mojave Desert and headed for an abandoned mine, a .45-caliber pistol on his belt. He was looking for gold. The firearm was to ward off rattlesnakes. The precious metal would be a sideline to his jewelry business. He sifted… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business (p66)
Higher U.S. Airfares Loom as Crude Climbs Toward $100 a Barrel
Description: Delta Air Lines Inc., American Airlines and other large U.S. carriers may be poised to boost fares with fuel surcharges as crude oil moves closer to $100 a barrel. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: 12/22/2010 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-12-22/higher-u-s-airfares-loom-as-crude-climbs-toward-100-a-barrel.html Questions for discussion: How else can airlines deal with rising fuel costs? How are customers likely to respond to… Read more »
A drive through ‘foreclosure row’
A drive through ‘foreclosure row’ Description: A local realtor gives a tour of the Southern California planned community whose streets are marked by foreclosures and short sales. Source:  CNNMoney.com ñ video report Date: 12/07/2010 Cat ñTags:  1, 6: Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business (p66), The Financial System (p558), Financing Management (p590) Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/pf/2010/12/06/pf_ladera_ranch_devon_hocker.cnnmoney/ <object width=”384″… Read more »
Tax cuts: More money in your pocket
Tax cuts: More money in your pocket Description: With the extension of the Bush tax cuts, a payroll tax holiday will put 2% of many workers’ annual paycheck back in their pockets. Source:  CNNMoney.com ñ video report Date: 12/07/2010 Cat ñTags:  1, 6: Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business (p66), The Financial System (p558), Financing… Read more »
Seattle stadiums greener than grass
Description: Qwest Field and the ShoWare Center are two of the most energy efficient stadiums in sports. See how they do it. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 12/03/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010/12/02/n_green_seattle_sports.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Is the effort to “go green†paying these businesses back more than the money saved in operating expenses? Why is this… Read more »
Macy’s: They’re buying; we’re hiring
Description: CEO Terry Lundgren says Macy’s has taken on extra staff to cope with holiday demand and expects to create permanent positions as well. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 11/26/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010/11/26/n_co_macys.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: How well is Macy’s shopping season going so far? Why is the business activity at Macy indicative of economic… Read more »
Investors cheer GM debut
Description: The automaker’s stock debuted at $35 a share, a 6% premium from the offering price, raising investor hope that GM will become a Wall Street darling. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 11/18/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/markets/2010/11/18/mkts_gm_ipo.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Was the government’s decision to re-finance GM a good choice financially and socially speaking? Do you… Read more »
Israeli Biotechs Find Partners in Ohio
Description: Government incentives and an Ohio venture capital fund focused on Israel have drawn Israeli entrepreneurs to a state with top research clinics and a flourishing health-care industry. Source: Businessweek.com Date: 11/18/2010 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/nov2010/sb20101117_584843.htm?chan=smallbiz_special+report+–+focus+on+entrepreneurs+november+2010_special+report+–+focus+on+entrepreneurs+november+2010 Questions for discussion: What are the reasons motivating these parties to collaborate in this effort? What are the basic benefits for… Read more »
Retailers prep for sales frenzy
Description: With just a week before the official kickoff of the year’s biggest shopping season, consumers are hitting the dozens of websites that track holiday sales and finding TVs, eBook readers and other items at their deepest discounts of the year. Source: Marketwatch.com  Date: 11/18/2010 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/unwrapping-black-friday-deals-2010-11-18?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: How important is “Black… Read more »
Jobs Outlook Looking Better
Description: Rebecca Jarvis and Barrons associate editor Michael Santori discuss the recent increase in private sector jobs and what we can expect in the future. Source: BNET.com – video report Date: 11/12/2010 Link: http://moneywatch.bnet.com/economic-news/video/jobs-outlook-looking-better/481539/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons companies are starting to hire back more workers now? What does this say about these… Read more »
