Description: In 2016, the NFL made around $13 billion in revenue. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 27, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2xG9nwQ Questions for discussion: What are the revenue streams for the NFL? How vulnerable are they to changes in the marketplace? How would you advise managment of individual teams and the NFL as a… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Is BlackBerry making a comeback?
Description: BlackBerry lives! The company reported a profit (yes, a profit) that topped Wall Street’s forecasts. The news sent the stock soaring. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 27, 2017 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/28/investing/blackberry-earnings/index.html Questions for discussion: Why did BlackBerry stock soar? Do you think the firm represents a good investment opportunity at this time? How… Read more »
Kellogg CEO John Bryant Out as the Big Food Mass CEO Exodus Continues
Description: He will be replaced by the CEO of Nature’s Bounty. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 27, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2fUaJeh Questions for discussion: Why are there so many turnovers of CEOs in this industry? Do you think the solution to industry-level problems can be solved by changing CEOs? How should investors respond to… Read more »
Yale fellow, former Morgan Stanley chief economist: A correction looms
Description: ‘We are long overdue for a correction’ Source: MarketWatch.com – video report Date: Sep 28, 2017 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/yale-fellow-former-morgan-stanley-chief-economist-a-correction-looms-2017-09-28 Questions for discussion: What is the basis for this assessment? Do you agree with the analysis?
Rovio, Angry Birds Maker, Valued at $1 Billion in I.P.O.
Description: LONDON — It turns out Angry Birds is a billion-dollar idea. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Sep 28, 2017 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/28/business/dealbook/rovio-angry-birds-ipo.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fbusiness&action=click&contentCollection=business®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront Questions for discussion: What is the basis for the valuation? Do you think it is fairly priced for investors?
