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?
Monthly Archives: September 2014
The Coolest Kickstarter ever raises over $13 million
Description: It’s the most successful Kickstarter campaign ever. The Coolest Cooler (yes, a cooler) raised $13.3 million in its 52-day run. The previous record holder, the Pebble smartwatch raised $10.2 million in 2012. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: August 29, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2014/08/29/smallbusiness/coolest-cooler-kickstarter-campaign-ends/index.html?iid=Lead Questions for discussion: How is Kickstarter helping finance entrepreneurs? Do you… Read more »
O’Leary on Tim Hortons
Description: O’Leary’s take on the Tims-Burger King merger. Source: BNN.ca – video report Date: Aug 28, 2014 Link: http://www.bnn.ca/Video/player.aspx?vid=427238 Questions for Discussions: Summarize the opinions presented by Kevin O’Leary about the reasons for the deal and why he sold his shares. Do you think the deal will result in increased cash flow for either company?
S&P 500 Tops 2,000. Don’t Do Anything
Description: On Monday the Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index traded above 2,000 for the first time, getting to just under 2,002 before retreating below the 2K mark in early afternoon. Should you cheer? Or panic? Source: Businessweek.com Date: Aug 25, 2014 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-08-25/s-and-p-500-hits-2-000-dot-should-investors-buy-sell-or-hold#r=hpf-s Questions for Discussions: What is the message to investors in this article?… Read more »
Allergan’s attempts to elude Ackman’s bid fuel bearish bets
Description: Should Bill Ackman and Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. fail in their bid to take over Allergan Inc., options traders will be hedged. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Aug 28, 2014 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-28/allergan-attempts-to-elude-ackman-bid-fuel-bearish-bets.html Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about the various strategies in play? What would you advise investors to do at this time?
