Description: Director of Enforcement Robert Khuzami discusses the charges against Goldman Sachs during a panel at Tulane University’s Corporate Law Institute. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report  Date: 04/16/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010/04/16/n_Goldman_SEC_lawsuit_Khuzami.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the accusations against Goldman and Paulson? Is this just a matter of full disclosure? What impact do you think this… Read more »
Posts Tagged: The Financial System (p558)
Top tech companies 5 years from now
Description: Now that 2010’s Fortune 500 list is out, Techmate debates which companies are likely to rise or fall on the list in 2015. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 04/16/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2010/04/16/tm_fortune_500_5yrs.fortune/  Questions for discussion: Do you agree with the analysis presented? Explain your thinking.
Toyota Investors Defy Consumer Reports to Revive Market Value
Description: Some Toyota Motor Corp. investors say the automaker’s stock is a bargain and poised for gains after recalls involving its top-selling models and criticism of its newest sport-utility vehicle. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: 04/16/2010 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=aXKgFz4p8BCw  Questions for discussion: Summarize the arguments supporting those investors who believe that Toyota stocks are currently undervalued. Do… Read more »
Oil traders eye $100 a barrel
Description: NYMEX traders discuss high crude oil prices and the potential consequences for the economy. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 04/08/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/markets/2010/04/08/mkts_oil_traders_nymex.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Explain the arguments presented that favor rising oil prices and arguments for prices heading lower? Which direction do you see oil heading over the next six months? Which… Read more »
Yahoo sale of HotJobs gets closer scrutiny
Description: Yahoo Inc.’s sale of the HotJobs jobs-listings service to Monster Worldwide Inc. is getting a closer examination from antitrust regulators at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Monster disclosed Friday. Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 04/09/2010 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/yahoo-sale-of-hotjobs-gets-closer-scrutiny-2010-04-09 Questions for discussion: Why does this sale by Yahoo make sense? Why might there be concern of a reduction… Read more »
More anger expected to color annual meeting season
Description: Emerging standard calls for directors to win backing of a majority of investors Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 04/02/2010 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/more-anger-expected-to-color-annual-meeting-season-2010-04-02?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: Do you think retail shareholders are more likely to exercise their voting power in the future? How can corporate financial managers be expected to react?
Converting Algae to Ethanol and into Money
Description: Algae producers like Algenol — backed by Bill Gates, Exxon Mobil, Dow Chemical and the U.S. government, among others — work with the green plant to convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into biofuel. Steve Gelsi reports. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report  Date: 03/15/2010 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/converting-algae-to-ethanol-and-into-money/78B02C2E-F227-4F8F-A952-3B5225E440E5 Questions for discussion: Do you think this sort… Read more »
Consumer watchdog may be too weak, advocates say
Description: Far-reaching legislation aimed at overhauling the nation’s financial-services regulatory system is moving forward in Congress, but advocates say some of the proposed consumer protections are too weak. Source: Marketwatch.com  Date: 03/25/2010 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/will-bank-reform-proposals-protect-consumers-2010-03-25?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: Do you believe consumers need a high level of legislation to protect them from the financial services… Read more »
U.S. Economy: Profit Surge May Help Broaden Expansion
Description: The fastest pace of economic growth in six years during the final three months of 2009 fueled a surge in corporate profits that may set the stage for job gains and a broadening of the U.S. recovery. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: 03/26/2010 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aorqXG5sfGeY Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons given for economic and stock… Read more »
Why a $14/hour employee costs $20
Description: You probably cost your boss a lot more than you think you do. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 03/26/2010 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2010/03/26/smallbusiness/employee_costs/index.htm Questions for discussion: In general, do you think these taxes (costs) are fair to employers and employees? Why would any exemptions for employment taxes be considered an unfair competitive subsidy by other businesses who must… Read more »
