Description: Yelp, the online review website, has picked Goldman Sachs and Citigroup to lead an initial public offering that could value the company at up to $2 billion. Geoffrey Fowler has details on The News Hub. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: 11/08/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/yelp-eyes-2-billion-ipo/B968A023-4669-4165-B190-30611D4CEC97 Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons presented for the IPO…. Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Europe’s Impact on U.S. Stocks
Description:    Barrons.com Stocks Editor Bob O’Brien makes a stop on Mean Street to discuss the relationship between the European debt crisis and the U.S. economy. Source: Moneywatch.com – video report Date: 11/07/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/europe-impact-on-us-stocks/0F5C104D-4734-404D-BED8-E6A1618F8A1E Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons presented for concern over the European debt crisis. How is the global economy affected by… Read more »
New gold bugs are young and restless
Description: The allure of gold is thousands of years old, but nowadays the precious metal has a youthful look. Gold’s spectacular, decade-long run, coupled with the sovereign-debt crisis in Europe, an uncertain outlook for the U.S. dollar, and worries of worldwide recession, has tapped a new vein of investors in their 20s and 30s. Source: … Read more »
The End of Borders and the Future of Books
Description:Â An inside look at the real reasons for the once-beloved chain’s demise Source: Businessweek.com Date: 11/10/2011 Link:Â http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/the-end-of-borders-and-the-future-of-books-11102011.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the key points in this report. What lessons are there here for financial managers to learn from the mistakes made?
Disney Earnings Exceed Estimates on Growth at Theme Parks, Cable Networks
Description: Walt Disney Co. (DIS), the world’s biggest theme-park operator and owner of ESPN, posted a 30 percent gain in fourth-quarter profit, beating analysts’ estimates on growth in cable TV and at U.S. resorts. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: 11/11/2011 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-10/disney-profit-beats-estimates-on-parks-cable-network-growth-shares-jump.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the recent performance of the various Disney operations? Do these results… Read more »
Groupon: Investor Beware!
Description: In his On the Mark segment, Evan Newmark says Friday’s Groupon IPO should be waded through with caution by investors, because it is another example of Wall Street shenanigans. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: 11/04/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/groupon-investor-beware/5DE4D58B-F543-470C-880B-4F2183A8AE19 Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons presented why investors should stay away from this stock. Do… Read more »
Stein on ‘Occupy’ ‘Not Doing Anything Useful’
Description:Â Â Â Â Author and economist Ben Stein tells Mean Street host Evan Newmark the Occupy Wall Street protesters still do not appear to have a mission and “are not doing anything useful.” He offers them advice to advance their cause. AP Photo. Questions for discussion: Do you agree with the commentary presented by Ben Stein?
Why housing deserves a home in your portfolio
Description: Investment moves for those who think now is a time to buy Source:Â Marketwatch.com Date: 11/04/2011 Link:Â Â http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-housing-deserves-a-home-in-your-portfolio-2011-11-04 Questions for discussion: Do you believe it is a good time for investors to buy stocks of companies connected to the construction industry? Do you think it is a good time for individuals to buy residential… Read more »
Could Shale Gas Reignite the U.S. Economy?
Description: Unlocking vast reserves of shale gas could solve the energy crisis, the jobs crisis, and the deficit. Now, about fracking’s safety … Source: Businessweek.com Date: 11/03/2011 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/could-shale-gas-reignite-the-us-economy-11032011.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the key points in this report? What are the economic forces at play favoring development of shale gas? What are the forces… Read more »
Apple Doles Out $60M Stock Grants to Execs
Description: Apple Inc. (AAPL), seeking to retain its management team in the wake of former Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs’s death last month, gave $60 million restricted-stock grants to most of its senior vice presidents. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: 11/04/2011 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-04/apple-doles-out-stock-grants-to-several-of-its-top-executives.html Questions for discussion: Do you believe this is a wise financial planning decision at… Read more »
