Super Bowl champ Joe Theismann on football, markets

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Description: “Fast Money Halftime” guest trader and former NFL quarterback Joe Theismann discusses 2018 Super Bowl and his view on the markets. Super Bowl champ Joe Theismann on football, markets from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Feb 02, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/02/02/super-bowl-champ-joe-theismann-on-football-markets.html Questions for discussion: Summarize former NFL quarterback Joe Theismann’s read of the… Read more »

How GE Went From American Icon to Astonishing Mess

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Description: Famous for great management, General Electric is staring down a plunging share price, a federal investigation, and possible breakup. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Feb 1, 2018 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-02-01/how-ge-went-from-american-icon-to-astonishing-mess Questions for discussion: What does the article say about the reasons for GE’s rise and fall? Is blame entirely the fault of poor management? Can GE rise… Read more »

Whitney Wolfe turned a traumatic experience at Tinder into her…

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Description: After leaving Tinder under traumatic circumstances, Bumble co-founder Whitney Wolfe started her own dating app that grew to be one of the biggest in the space. Whitney Wolfe turned a traumatic experience at Tinder into her successful ‘Bumble’ empire from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Jan 23, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/01/23/whitney-wolfe-turned-a-traumatic-experience-at-tinder-into-her-successful-bumble-empire.html Questions for… Read more »

Why Facebook Is Cleaning Up The Neighborhood

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Description:  Brands (and the people that work for them) are going apoplectic about where Facebook is headed next. Investors are a bit nervous, too. Source: Sixpixels.mirumagency.com Date: Jan 23, 2018 Link: http://sixpixels.mirumagency.com/blog/archives/why-facebook-is-cleaning-up-the-neighborhood/ Questions for discussion: What does the article say is happening at Facebook? How will usage change? How should marketing managers respond to these… Read more »

Cracking down on big tech: Tech-lash gains momentum

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Description: Alexandra Suich Bass, The Economist U.S. tech editor, discusses the accusations that tech is too big, addictive and destructive. Cracking down on big tech: Tech-lash gains momentum from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Jan 19, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/01/19/cracking-down-on-big-tech-tech-lash-gains-momentum.html Questions for discussion: What are the arguments suggesting the chances of big breakups or… Read more »

What Could Kill the Bitcoin Boom

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Description: Digital money has a very human vulnerability: psychology. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Jan 17, 2018 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-17/what-could-kill-the-bitcoin-boom Questions for discussion: What does the report say about what is driving Bitcoin valuations? Should Bitcoin be considered “investing”? Should  managers use Bitcoin for payments?

Blue-collar jobs are booming in America

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Description: 2017 was a great year to be employed in the construction and manufacturing sectors. And if President Trump and Congress push for infrastructure spending, this year could be even better. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Jan 05, 2018 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2018/01/05/investing/jobs-report-construction-manufacturing/index.html Questions for discussion: What does the report say about business activity and the… Read more »

Legalized marijuana in California opens floodgates for cannabis..

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Description: CNBC’s Aditi Roy takes a look at how cannabis companies are getting ready for what could be a huge opportunity in the Golden State. Legalized marijuana in California opens floodgates for cannabis companies from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Jan 02, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/01/02/legalized-marijuana-in-california-opens-floodgates-for-cannabis-companies.html Questions for discussion: What are the prospects for… Read more »

The 2018 Fortune Crystal Ball: 59 Predictions for the Year Ahead

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Description: Good businesses keep up with the hottest trends. Great ones anticipate them. To help you discern what’s coming next, we’ve mined the forecasts, predictions, and projections from countless sources and polled Fortune’s in-house experts to bring you this look at the coming year. Source: Fortune.com Date: Nov 30, 2017 Link: http://fortune.com/2017/11/20/predictions-2018-future-business/ Questions for discussion: What… Read more »

Bitcoin Futures Are About To Be a Thing and It’s Sending Prices Soaring

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Description: Bitcoin has been on a tear since the start of 2017. But according to Fortune’s Jen Wieczner, the cryptocurrency’s due for a downturn. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Dec 02, 2017 Link: http://fortune.com/2017/12/01/bitcoin-price-cme-cftc-futures/ Questions for discussion: What is Bitcoin, according to the report? What drives the changes in price? Is Bitcoin an investment,… Read more »