BullHorn: No doughnut holes in Amazon

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Description:   Dunkin’ Donuts has a successful IPO and Amazon simply continues to impress despite economic wariness. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 07/27/2011 Link:  http://money.cnn.com/video/markets/2011/07/27/mkts_bh_amazon_dunkin.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the commentary made for each of these stocks. Would you advise investors to buy, sell or hold any of them?

Exxon Mobil’s huge profit not enough

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Description: The oil giant’s earnings increased 41% to $10.7 billion but missed forecasts. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 07/28/2011 Link:  http://money.cnn.com/video/markets/2011/07/28/mkts_am_exxon.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons for Exxon Mobil’s financial situation. Given the investment decisions and energy pricing, what does the report suggest about the future of the company and industry? Would you… Read more »

The Forbes family’s big deal causes big trouble

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Description: After default, emergency restructuring was needed to satisfy lenders. Source:  Fortune.com Date: 07/28/2011 Link:  http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2011/07/28/the-forbes-familys-big-deal-causes-big-trouble/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the financial condition of the firm. How would you advise management to deal with the current situation?

Why the Debt Crisis Is Even Worse Than You Think

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Description: If Washington is deadlocked now, how will it deal with the much bigger debt problems that lurk in the decades to come? Source: Businessweek.com   Date: 07/27/2011 Link:   http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/why-the-debt-crisis-is-even-worse-than-you-think-07272011.html Questions for discussion:  Summarize the key points made in the report. What are the implications for the economy? How should government manage the current situation?… Read more »

3 big stocks facing Borders-like trouble

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Description: Borders Group Inc., like Blockbuster before it, failed to surprise Wall Street as it has limped into oblivion. The second-biggest U.S. bookstore chain won bankruptcy court approval last week to liquidate hundreds of stores in an attempt to bring in $175 million to satisfy its creditors. Source: Marketwatch.com   Date: 07/28/2011 Link:  http://www.marketwatch.com/story/3-big-names-about-to-go-bust-like-borders-2011-07-28 Questions… Read more »