Description: Richard Kerris, NVIDIA Vice President of Omniverse Platform discusses NVIDIA’s plans for the Omniverse and how it will be used. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com – video report Date: Nov 10, 2021 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/nvidia-vice-president-explains-omniverse-223559990.html?contentType=VIDEO Questions for discussion: What are the business interests in these virtual technologies and platforms? How do you envision future business activities making use… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2021
The market is as hot as we’ve ever seen it:’ Why you should wait to buy a house
This CNBC article discusses the reasons behind the hot real estate market, and what potential buyers should do before purchasing a house https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/17/why-experts-say-you-might-want-to-wait-to-buy-a-new-house.html Multiple Choice Questions Currently with houses staying on the market for 6 days It is bad news for sellers It is bad news for buyers It is good news for both buyers… Read more »
So, You Are Shopping For A Car At A Terrible Time. Here’s What To Keep In Mind
This NPR article talks about the current car shortage and the reasons behind it. Given the current price hikes, the article gives the reader some options to consider before buying a car. https://www.npr.org/2021/09/24/1039620891/shopping-cars-new-used-dealers Questions for Discussion Of all the options listed in the article which one resonated with you the most? The article suggests… Read more »
Merck stock’s biggest selloff in nearly 17 years is cutting close to 60 points off the Dow’s price
Description: Shares of Merck & Co. MRK, tumbled 9.5% in midday trading Friday, putting them on track to suffer the biggest one-day drop since January 2005, after Pfizer Inc. PFE, released data on a pill to treat COVID-19 that showed greater efficacy than Merck’s. Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Nov 05, 2021 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/merck-stocks-biggest-selloff-in-nearly-17-years-is-cutting-close-to-60-points-off-the-dows-price-2021-11-05?mod=home-page Questions for discussion: What does the article say to… Read more »
Peloton Turns From Lockdown Darling to ‘Mispriced’ Growth Stock
Description: Peloton Interactive Inc. is going from a lockdown darling to a startup struggling to make money as the world comes back to life, boosting the likes of Airbnb Inc Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Nov 05, 2021 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-05/peloton-turns-from-lockdown-darling-to-mispriced-growth-stock?srnd=premium-canada Questions for discussion: What does the report say to investors about valuations of stocks? What should investors expect in… Read more »
Zillow says it’s closing home-buying business and cutting 25% of workforce; earnings miss estimates
Description: Zillow, the digital real estate company, said on Tuesday that it’s existing its business that buys and flips homes and eliminating 25% of its workforce. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Nov 02, 2021 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/02/zillow-shares-plunge-after-announcing-it-will-close-home-buying-business.html Questions for discussion: Explain this decision? Do you think it was correct? How should investors view this news… Read more »
Canadian tech firm Lightspeed walloped by short-seller attack
Description: Spruce Point Management alleges tech company has exaggerated its finances, prompting 11% stock plunge Source: CBC.ca – video report Date: Nov 01, 2021 Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/lightspeed-stock-short-seller-1.6194974 Questions for discussion: Summarize the key points affecting the stock price. What would you advise investors – buy, sell, or hold? Explain your thinking.
Facebook ‘knew what it was doing,’ former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says
Description: Facebook’s conduct revealed in leaked documents is “pretty concerning,” said former Google Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt, who called for companies in the tech industry to show more restraint. Source: FinancialPost.com/Bloomberg.com Date: Nov 05, 2021 Link: https://financialpost.com/technology/facebook-knew-what-it-was-doing-former-google-ceo-eric-schmidt-says Questions for discussion: What does the judgmental comment by Google Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt say about… Read more »
Coca-Cola buys full control of Bodyarmor for $5.6 billion in its largest-ever brand acquisition
Description: Coca-Cola announced Monday it has bought full control of sports drink maker Bodyarmor for $5.6 billion, making it the company’s largest brand acquisition to date. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Nov 01, 2021 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/01/coca-cola-buys-full-control-of-bodyarmor-for-5point6-billion-.html Questions for discussion: Why is Coca Cola buying this company? How does it fit with plans for greater growth… Read more »
5 Ways Rich People Make Money With Debt
This 11:08 YouTube video talks about embracing debt to create wealth. Although conventional wisdom talks about avoiding debt, this video explains how the rich use debt to create more wealth by using different strategies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ4SAXgUrIc&t=7s Multiple Choice Questions The average amount of debt per household in the US is $10,000 $5315 $7315 $20,000… Read more »
