Description:  Investors are entering next week’s markets after five volatile days of trading, and they could encounter another bruising ride driven by fast-moving events in Japan, Libya and parts of the Middle East.

Source: Marketwatch.com

Date: 03/18/2011

Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/uneasy-investors-face-libya-japan-news-us-data-2011-03-19

Questions for discussion:  

• Summarize the major influences of this week on investors and business financial managers.
• How can risks to each group be mitigated?