Description: The “Squawk on the Street” crew talks about the jump in shares of Twitter after posting better-than-expected quarterly results. Twitter surges on earnings from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Feb 07, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/02/08/twitter-surges-on-earnings.html Questions for discussion: From a financial analysis and marketing point of view, why did Twitter surge so much?… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2018
What on Earth Happened to Stocks? Here’s Where to Cast the Blame
Description: Not widely welcomed, but arguably overdue? Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Feb 06, 2018 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-06/what-on-earth-happened-to-stocks-here-s-where-to-cast-the-blame Questions for discussion: Summarize the explanations presented in the report. What do you think was the major reason? Would you be a buyer today?
Tesla Put a Car in Space But How About in Showrooms?
Description: If it can’t ramp up Model 3 production soon, it’s going to need to raise more cash. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Feb 07, 2018 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/gadfly/articles/2018-02-07/tesla-earnings-putting-cars-in-space-but-not-showrooms Questions for discussion: Summarize the financial results and the concerns expressed. Would you be a buyer today?
Opinion: If you’re freaking out about stocks, remember why you invested in the first place
Description: Jeff Reeves lists nine reasons to stay in the stock market Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Feb 08, 2018 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-youre-freaking-out-about-stocks-remember-why-you-invested-in-the-first-place-2018-02-08 Questions for discussion: What are the reasons given for staying in the stock market? Do you agree with this assessment?
The Stock Market Is Worried About Inflation. Should It Be?
Description: Is the economy at risk of overheating? The answer will depend on what really drives price increases, and what the Fed does. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Feb 08, 2018 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/07/upshot/the-stock-market-is-worried-about-inflation-should-it-be.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fbusiness&action=click&contentCollection=business®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront Questions for discussion: What does the article say about inflation concerns? What is the Phillips Curve and how is it influencing thinking about inflation,… Read more »
Dow sinks 600 points: Here’s what’s behind the big drop
Description: CNBC’s Mike Santoli discusses the volatile activity in stocks as the Dow sees a 600-point drop before the close. Dow sinks 600 points: Here’s what’s behind the big drop from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Feb 02, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/02/02/dow-sinks-600-points-heres-whats-behind-the-big-drop.html Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the 600 point… Read more »
Facebook results top estimates, but stock whipsaws after CFO’s upbeat forecast
Description: Facebook reported adjusted fourth-quarter earnings and revenue on Wednesday that crushed expectations, as it made more money than expected from each user. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Feb 01, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/31/facebook-earnings-q4-2017.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the results reported. Would you be a buyer or seller of Facebook today? Explain your reasoning.
Apple Sets Records With Its Best iPhone Ever
Description: If there’s anything that can be said of Apple, it’s that it knows how to make money—even if things don’t appear to be going well. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Feb 02, 2018 Link: http://fortune.com/2018/02/03/apple-iphone-x-record/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the results at Apple. Would you be a buyer today? What are the risks going… Read more »
Dow rallies nearly 200 points higher as Boeing’s stock soars on earnings
Description: U.S. stock benchmarks traded firmly higher on Wednesday, putting the Dow on track to recover some of its roughly 540 points lost over the past two days. Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Jan 31, 2018 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/dow-set-to-stabilize-after-shedding-540-points-in-2-days-2018-01-31 Questions for discussion: According to the report, what explains the market’s recent behavior? Do you agree with this analysis?… Read more »
How GE Went From American Icon to Astonishing Mess
Description: Famous for great management, General Electric is staring down a plunging share price, a federal investigation, and possible breakup. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Feb 1, 2018 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-02-01/how-ge-went-from-american-icon-to-astonishing-mess Questions for discussion: What does the article say about the reasons for GE’s rise and fall? Is blame entirely the fault of poor management? Can GE rise… Read more »
