Description: The storied franchise is the country’s only publicly-owned, non-profit major professional sports team. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 02/04/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2011/02/04/n_green_bay_packers.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Do you think the ownership structure has an effect on the operation of the team? What benefits and disadvantages are there to the team management because of this structure?… Read more »
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MARKETS HUB: US Stocks Slide As Ford, Amazon Sink
Description: U.S. stocks are taking a turn downward on Friday as Ford and Amazon tumble. Kristina Peterson, Kathleen Madigan and Donna Kardos Yesalavich report. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: 01/28/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/markets-hub-us-stocks-slide-as-ford-amazon-sink/37D6779C-DD28-4AD2-B771-D137898835D5 Questions for discussion: Summarize the opinions made about the stock market. Are you optimistic about the economy and the stock market? Would… Read more »
America, it’s time to start taking risks again
Description: After bidding farewell to 2010, many Americans are suffering from a hangover — but it isn’t from excessive partying. Quite the opposite: The unemployment rate in December fell to 9.4%, but job gains for the month disappointed. Meanwhile public confidence about the nation’s future has fallen to historic lows. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 01/07/2011 Link:… Read more »
Will Apple sour in 2011?
Description: Readers of ‘The Buzz’ are surprisingly bearish on the technology giant despite a super 2010. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 12/23/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010/12/23/n_bz_apple_aapl_2011.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasoning that supports further increases ahead for Apple and those that don’t. What do you think will happen to Apple stock value?
Madoff victims could soon get billions
Description: Madoff victims might finally get their hands on their stolen billions. The court-appointed trustee trying to recover Madoff’s loot has brought dozens of lawsuits but so far hasn’t been able to compensate victims. That might soon change. A court hearing is set for Jan. 13 that could unlock more than one-third of the $20… Read more »
