Description: By getting institutes to collaborate Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Apr 28, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/1XX4Ief Questions for Discussions: How is Sean Parker changing the efficiencies of financial resources in the research field? Do you think this strategy is a disruptor for traditional organizations such as pharmaceutical companies? How should investors in pharmaceuticals weigh… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Carl Icahn Dumped His Apple Shares
Description: And made around $2 billion on overall Apple investments Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Apr 28, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/1STw2vP Questions for discussion: Do you think Carl Icahn sold too soon, too late, or should have held on? Why do you think he sold now? How much of his decision do you think was… Read more »
Yahoo, when looked at in a certain way, is worth approximately -$8 billion.
Description: The minus sign above isn’t a typo. Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: April 28, 2016 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-yahoo/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize Yahoo!’s key financials presented in the report. What do you think the value of the firm is to investors?
Opinion: This holds the key to timing Apple share purchases
Description: Pay close attention to analysts’ revisions, says Mark Hulbert Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Apr 29, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-holds-the-key-to-timing-apple-share-purchases-2016-04-29 Questions for Discussions: What is the key to this investment decision, according to the report? Do you agree with this assessment and advice?
Why Are Internet Users Cutting the Cord?
Description: According to January 2016 research, cost is one of the top reasons. Source: eMarketer.com Date: Apr 29, 2016 Link: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Why-Internet-Users-Cutting-Cord/1013893?ecid=NL1003#sthash.8mWOZoJ3.dpuf Questions for discussion: Do you think this research is, or is going to be, a financial problem for the industry? How can the industry mitigate customers’ perceived high costs for the services?
