The Dow Is Headed On Up

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Description: The index is expected to hit 20000 by the end of the year. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 11, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2aOtUnG Questions for Discussions: Summarize the predictions made and arguments for and against them? What do you think will happen?  

Teen-Jewelry Retailer Claire’s Seeks Debt Swap to Cut Borrowings

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Description: Claire’s Stores Inc., the struggling tween-jewelry retail chain, is asking bondholders to exchange almost $800 million of notes for new loans that would cut the company’s debt load and buy it more time to turn around its business. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Aug 13, 2016 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-13/teen-jewelry-retailer-claire-s-seeks-debt-swap-to-cut-borrowings Questions for Discussions: What are the risks for… Read more »

Walmart Inks $3.3 Billion Deal For Jet.com In Biggest U.S. E-commerce Acquisition Ever

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Description: Walmart agreed to purchase Jet.com for $3.3 billion, papering what would be the most expensive U.S. e-commerce acquisition of all time. Source: Forbes.com Date: Aug 08, 2016 Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2016/08/08/walmart-inks-3-billion-deal-for-jet-com-in-biggest-u-s-e-commerce-deal-ever/#1d29af9b94eb Questions for discussion: Do you think the acquisition makes sense from a financial point of view? How would Walmart’s results be expected to change going… Read more »