Sales growth lagged behind profits as companies in the Standard & Poors’ 500 Index beat analysts’ estimates this week, a signal that economic recovery may be slow. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: 7/25/2009 Keys: Economy, finance, investing, business cycle Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a8SqhtHkyfL4 Questions for discussion: Explain what the article says about the relationship between sales revenues and profits…. Read more »
Posts Tagged: Part 1 Business in a Global Environment
Business of Green: Sustainability, the environment and success
T.Boone Pickens: $300 oil. The billionaire former oil man says U.S. must wean itself from dependence on foreign oil. Embedded video from CNNMoney.com Video Source: CNNMoney – video report Date: 6/16/2009 Keys: Government, economy, technology Link: http://money.cnn.com Questions for discussion: Summarize the arguments presented by Mr. Pickens for change of U.S. consumer usage of energy…. Read more »
Investors bet on Detroit housing market
As Detroit home prices crash, sales are heating up. But with all of the plant closings and layoffs, who’s buying? Investors — some of whom are snapping up five and 10 houses at a time. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 6/12/2009 Keys: Economy, prices, real estate, investments Link: http://money.cnn.com Questions for discussion: What does this article teach… Read more »
Web Ads’ Contribution to U.S.: $300B and Gobs Of Jobs
Online advertising contributes $300 billion to the U.S. economy, totaling 2.1 percent of the nation’s total gross domestic product, claims a study conducted by two Harvard Business School professors on behalf of the Interactive Advertising Bureau. Source: Clickz.com Date: 6/10/2009 Keys: Economy, marketing, Internet technology Link: http://www.clickz.com/3634042 Questions for discussion: How has online advertising contributed… Read more »
U.S. Job Losses Slow, Signaling Recession Is Abating
The U.S. lost fewer jobs than forecast in May, reinforcing signs that the deepest recession in half a century is starting to abate. Source: Bloomberg News Date: 6/05/2009 Keys: Economy, business cycle, economic indicators, employment Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aSRonN0872Wg&refer=news Questions for discussion: The economic indicators suggest that the recession is ending. Which businesses do you think will… Read more »
U.S. Stocks Advance on BB&T Profit, Consumer Confidence Report
U.S. stocks rose, heading for a sixth week of gains, after BB&T Corp. said housing markets are stabilizing and better-than-expected gauge of confidence drove consumer shares higher. Source: Bloomberg News Date: 4/17/2009 Keys: Economy, stock market, investing Link: http://www.bloomberg.com Questions for discussion: How does the latest stock market and economic news compare to your sense… Read more »
