Description: AS chatter has grown about the possibility of a double-dip recession, so, too, have fears about another “D†word: deflation. Source: NYTimes.com  Date: 08/07/2010 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/business/economy/08fund.html?ref=business Questions for discussion: Summarize the arguments presented in this article? Do you believe we are going to experience unusual levels of inflation or deflation? Which investing strategies… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Investor Be Nimble
Description: The market’s got a lot of investors scared, but the fundamentals are good, says Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab. The environment has been volatile, but smart, long-term investors can take advantage of that. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report  Date: 07/27/2010 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/investor-be-nimble/C3D27E09-4DFB-4B6C-849D-B10BDA98B94F Questions for discussion: Summarize the arguments made… Read more »
Don’t Buy Gold
Description: Forget gold, says Wealth Adviser columnist James Altucher. He tells Dow Jones Newswires’ Veronica Dagher why and where investors should put their money instead. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report  Date: 07/30/2010 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/dont-buy-gold/2034712A-1FB7-4924-96F7-80751D9346F1 Questions for discussion: Summarize the arguments presented in this report. Do you agree with the advice presented? Why do you… Read more »
FedEx raises its profit view as global economy strengthens
Description: There was more evidence of an improving economic environment Monday when bellwether FedEx Corp. raised its profit outlook and said it would again match employee payments into retirement funds. Source: Marketwatch.com  Date: 07/26/2010 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fedex-ups-profit-view-restores-401k-payments-2010-07-26?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: Why is FedEx considered a leading economic indicator? How would you expect investors to react… Read more »
Takeover Spree May Point to Second-Half Pickup in M&A
Description: spate of mergers and acquisitions during the past two weeks may signal the start of a comeback for global deal making in the second half of 2010. Source: Businessweek.com Date: 07/30/2010 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-07-30/takeover-spree-may-point-to-second-half-pickup-in-m-a.html  Questions for discussion: Do you think economic conditions favor further M&A activity for the rest of the year? What do… Read more »
Economic Indicator: Even Cheaper Knockoffs
Description: In this economy, even counterfeiters are trading down. Source: NYTimes.com  Date: 07/31/2010 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/01/business/economy/01knockoff.html?ref=business Questions for discussion: What are the reasons presented for the move towards cheaper knockoffs? What can firms do about this problem? How does this problem affect cash flow? Explain how this activity can be an economic indicator?
