Dow suddenly drops nearly 400 points

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Description: The “Fast Money” traders discuss the sudden drop in the Dow and what’s contributing to the post-close loss. Dow suddenly drops nearly 400 points from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Mar 01, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/02/28/dow-suddenly-drops-nearly-400-points.html Questions for discussion: Why did the Dow drop? Why is there so much volatility? What do you… Read more »

Rising inflation not enough to rattle stocks, says Bessemer’s…

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Description: Rebecca Patterson, chief investment officer at Bessemer Trust, discusses the broader market and rising interest rates with Brian Sullivan. Rising inflation not enough to rattle stocks, says Bessemer’s Rebecca Patterson from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Feb 15, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/02/14/rising-inflation-not-enough-to-rattle-stocks-says-bessemers-rebecca-patterson.html Questions for discussion: What is Rebecca Patterson saying about inflation concerns… Read more »

Valeant Slumps After Longtime Backer Ackman Exits With a Loss

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Description: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. stock slumped after Bill Ackman, once its biggest champion, exited the struggling drugmaker at a loss. Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Mar 14, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-14/valeant-slumps-after-long-time-backer-ackman-exits-with-a-loss Questions for Discussions: Explain the reasons for the sudden stock plunge? What is the financial situation at the firm today? How should invesdtors… Read more »

Another Great Recession threatens world financial markets

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Description: Mr. Global Economy has spent much of the past seven years in an induced coma, with only a modest recovery from the Great Recession. The root causes of the life-threatening 2008-09 financial crisis remain unaddressed. Debt levels are higher now, and imbalances remain. Source:  MarketWatch.com Date: Jan 12, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/another-great-recession-threatens-world-financial-markets-2016-01-12?dist=lcountdown Questions for discussion:… Read more »

The Longer-Term Approach of Activist Investors

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Description: Bruce Goldfarb, Okapi Partners president and chief executive officer, discusses the longer-term approach of activist investors with Bloomberg’s Alix Steel and Keri Geiger on “Bloomberg ‹GO›.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Nov 27, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2015-11-27/the-longer-term-approach-of-activist-investors Questions for discussion: What does Bruce Goldfarb suggest is happening in investing circles? What advice… Read more »

Why Aren’t Women-Owned Business Growing?

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Description: The number of women-owned businesses in the U.S. has increased by nearly 30% over the past six years, but why they aren’t growing financially? SBE Council’s Susan Solovic offers some answers on Lunch Break With Tanya Rivero. Photo: Getty Source: WSJ.com – video report Date: Oct 22, 2015 Link: http://on.wsj.com/1OKUc8L Questions for discussion: Summarize… Read more »

Party City’s biggest holiday is…

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Description: No, it’s not the Christmas season. The company’s CEO tells CNNMoney what holidays Party City makes the most money from. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: April 16, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/04/16/party-city-ipo.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Do you consider this company a good buy? How does the company generate revenues? Evaluate the risk for investors in… Read more »

GM announces $5 billion stock buyback

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Description: CEO Mary Barra outlined the stock buyback, as well as a new comprehensive capital allocation framework meant to put more money in shareholders’ pockets. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: March 09, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1A9zcfr Questions for Discussions: Why did GM go ahead with the buyback? Do you think it was a good decision… Read more »

Was it really a record-breaking summer for stocks?

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Description: Bloomberg’s Mike Regan discusses the summer’s market movements with Matt Miller on “Street Smart.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Aug 29, 2014 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/was-it-really-a-record-breaking-summer-for-stocks-Y0wgnB9_QzO2faMmLfjC6g.html Questions for Discussions: Summarize the commentary and analysis presented in this report on the markets. Do you agree with this view? Where do you see things heading?

Tesla Looks Like a Bubble, Will It Pop?

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Description: After years of being underappreciated by Wall Street, financial analysis’s are predicting ludicrous growth rates for Elon Musk’s electric car company. Source: TheDailyBeast.com Date: Mar 01, 2014 Link: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/03/01/tesla-looks-like-a-bubble-will-it-pop.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the financial history of the firm. Why do you think it has performed so well? Do you believe Tesla looks like… Read more »