Description: In an interview at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, CEO Dave Goldberg tells Fortune’s Alan Murray about SurveyMonkey’s strategy to avoid going public. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Jan 08, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1s6zdDg Questions for Discussions: Why is the company uninterested in going public at this time? What would motivate an IPO?
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Will the new gold rush last?
Description: Gold is glittering in 2015. But it may be a temporary spike due to Greece and Europe fears and not a sign of another bull run for the yellow metal. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Jan 07, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/01/07/gold-prices-rise-as-stocks-and-oil-prices-fall.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What are the reasons for gold’s rise as presented in… Read more »
Why Rosenberg says the drop in oil is a ‘black swan event’
Description: Oil is hitting fresh lows again, dropping to under $55 a barrel today on worries about a global supply glut and lacklustre demand. David Rosenberg, chief economist and strategist at Gluskin Sheff and Associates tells BNN why he sees the ongoing plunge as a ‘Black swan event.’ Source: BNN.ca Date: Jan 05, 2015 Link:… Read more »
Amazon Bought This Man’s Company. Now He’s Coming for Them
Description: The historic downtown commercial district of Montclair, N.J., is known for its restaurants, antique shops, and art-house movie theater. Source: Businessweek.com Date: Jan 07, 2015 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2015-01-07/amazon-vs-dot-jet-dot-com-marc-lore-aims-to-beat-bezos#r=hp-ls Questions for discussion: Using Amazon as a guide, assess the financial requirements needed to set up this sort of business. What is the risk level for investors?
Investing in oil can cause pain now but produce profits later
Description: Your patience will be rewarded if you can wait as long as a year Source: Marketwatch.com Date: Jan 08, 2015 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/investing-in-oil-can-cause-pain-now-but-produce-profits-later-2015-01-08 Questions for Discussions: Summarize the investment play suggested to investors. Do you agree with this line of thinking?
‘The Interview’ could cost Sony big despite strong opening
Description: Sony spent about $80 million to make and market the movie but will likely only make a portion of that in sales. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Dec 30, 2014 Link: http://for.tn/1wx6N0z Questions for Discussions: Summarize the budgeting and cash flow for this film. Do you think there is a “long-term” trail of… Read more »
Dow breaks 18,000 mark
Description: The US economy grew an incredible 5% annual rate in the third quarter. Investors cheer, sending the Dow above 18,000 barrier for first time ever. The market shot up 1,000 points in the past week. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Dec 23, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2014/12/23/dow-breaks-18000-mark-puts-on-1000-points-in-1-week.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What is the significance of… Read more »
Will 2015 Be Any Better? Ten Numbers to Watch
Description: Enough with the debate over whether 2014 was a bad year (Islamic State, Ebola, Crimea) or a good year (homicide rates are falling). Time to take a look at the shiny new coin in the palms of our hands: 2015. How will it measure up? Here are 10 numbers to watch: Source: Businessweek.com Date:… Read more »
Check your greed and Apple Watch at the door as we enter 2015
Description: When I was a kid, we greeted the New Year by banging pots and pans in the doorway — about as exciting as it got for a small Kansas town. It was all about the thrill of the unknown and a year of possibilities. And those are exactly the same reasons I woke up… Read more »
‘The Colbert Report’ leaves us 5 important investing rules to live by
Description: Sound investing is partly about uncovering ‘truthiness’ Source: Marketwatch.com Date: Dec 17, 2014 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-colbert-report-leaves-us-5-important-investing-rules-to-live-by-2014-12-17?mod=MW_video_trending Questions for Discussions: Summarize the key ideas suggested to investors. Which do you think is most relevant today?
