Description: The Volcker Rule: a central component of the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill and a key part of President Obama’s economic legacy. Here’s what it does to regulate Wall Street. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Aug 22, 2016 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/economy/2016/08/22/the-volcker-rule-explained.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What is the Volker Rule? Do you think it does an… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Ford CEO: Next decade will be defined by autonomous cars
Description: Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Aug 16, 2016 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2016/08/16/ford-ceo-baidu-velodyne-lidar.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Do you think this investment is a good use of funds? What are some issues facing investors as they consider the impact of this decision?
Sears Just Had to Borrow $300 Million From its CEO
Description: As sales continue to plummet Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 25, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2bm6web Questions for Discussions: What is the significance of this financial action? What does it say about the company CEO? Do you think Sears can regain adequate sales and profitability levels to sustain the company?
Stock market could test new highs as rate hike jitters fade
Description: ‘In the global wide search for yield, U.S. stocks are still attractive’ Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Aug 27, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/stock-market-has-room-to-test-new-highs-as-rate-hike-jitters-fade-2016-08-27 Questions for Discussions: What are the arguments favoring increases in the stock market? Do you agree with this assessment?
Dyson Commits $1.4 Billion for Battery Development
Description: A long bet on tech that could threaten Tesla. Source: Fortune.com Date: Aug 27, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2bpB02i?xid=for_em_sh Questions for discussion: Do you think this investment is a good use of funds? What might be motivating Dyson to take to this field? Do you think this business is open to multiple players or only a… Read more »
IEX Finally Bursts Onto the Stock Market Scene
Description: Trading opened today for the new exchange. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 19, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2b5sxha Questions for Discussions: How is this exchange different? How well do you think it will do competing against the other established exchanges?
This Is the Easiest Way to Invest in Change the World Companies
Description: New funds and ETFs are doing the work for you. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 19, 2016 Link: http://fortune.com/2016/08/19/social-impact-investment-funds/?iid=leftrail Questions for discussion: Summarize the qualities considered worthy of recognition? Why are investors being directed to ETFs and other instruments focusing on ethical firms?
Rally in Super Commodity Strained by Race to Fuel Tesla
Description: Even the mining industry’s super commodity of the future may be unable to avoid the Achilles’ heel of all mineral producers — a recurring habit of busting a boom with too much supply. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Aug 18, 2016 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-18/rally-in-mining-s-super-commodity-strained-by-race-to-fuel-tesla Questions for Discussions: On what are lithium price predictions based? What do you… Read more »
Stocks struggle to rise as oil re-enters bull-market territory
Description: WTI crude is now up about 21% since its Aug. 2 low Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Aug 18, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stock-futures-in-holding-pattern-as-ciscos-drop-weighs-2016-08-18 Questions for Discussions: Why do you think the market has not picked up on the recent bullishness in oil prices? Do you think prices with hold firm? What would you advise investors do with… Read more »
SEC cracks down on made-up numbers in company earnings
Description: Companies that did not comply with new guidelines are getting letters, updating filings Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Aug 18, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sec-cracks-down-on-made-up-numbers-in-company-earnings-2016-08-18?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: What does this article say about financial reporting by some companies? How should investors deal with this information?