Description: BNN speaks to Peter Misek, Analyst, Jefferies. Source: BNN.ca – video report Date: 03/30/2012 Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/video/video-analyst-calls-rim-results-a-disaster/article2386846/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the managerial and financial aspects in this report. Do you think RIM stockholders can recover? What strategy would you recommend to management?
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Best Buy’s moves meet with investor skepticism
Description: Best Buy Co., the largest U.S. electronics chain, swung to a fourth-quarter loss, hurt by charges and lower sales of notebook computers and televisions. Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 03/30/2012 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/best-buy-swings-to-loss-to-shut-50-stores-2012-03-29?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons for Best Buy’s financial problems. Do you think they can be resolved easily? What are the arguments for… Read more »
The cloud hanging over Mazda
Description:Â Â The spitfire Japanese auto maker long thrived as a purveyor of sporty-yet-thrifty vehicles. Now, its independence has put it in jeopardy. Source:Â Fortune.com Date: 03/30/2012 Link:Â http://features.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2012/03/30/the-cloud-hanging-over-mazda/?iid=SF_F_Lead Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons Mazda is in trouble. What are some possible solutions that you would suggest to management?
IPOs Suffer Slow Start as Facebook Readies Sale
Description:Â Â In a year heralding the landmark initial public offering of Facebook Inc. (FB), share sales got off to a slow start. Source:Â Bloomberg.com Date: 03/30/2012 Link:Â http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-30/ipos-suffer-slow-start-as-facebook-readies-sale-to-spur-rebound.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the highlights presented in this article. Do you agree with the analysis? Where do you see the IPO market headed this year?
Hulbert: We’re at a Market Correction
Description: MarketWatch columnist Mark Hulbert joins Mean Street and makes the argument that the market’s long-awaited correction is at hand. Photo: Reuters. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 03/23/2012 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/hulbert-were-at-a-market-correction/5DB75335-75E3-4F8B-A393-79D0B462979D Questions for discussion: Explain the logic of this analysis? Do you agree with this assessment? Where do you see the market headed over the… Read more »
Hunger Games tip odds in Lionsgate’s favor
Description: t’s complete ‘Panemonium’ for investors and fans alike as moviegoers queue up for The Hunger Games and shares of Lionsgate soar. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 03/23/2012 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/markets/2012/03/23/mkts-bz-hunger-games.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Explain how you would evaluate the affect a blockbuster film would have on a company like Lionsgate. How would you estimate… Read more »
The end of the bond bubble?
Description: With the yields on 10-year Treasuries — considered a risk-free asset by the market — moving sharply higher since the beginning of the year, many investors are beginning to ask: Is this the end of what has been a 30-year bull run for bonds? The improving U.S. economy and an easing debt crisis in… Read more »
Apple becomes a portfolio must-have stock
Description:Â Now that it will start paying a regular dividend, Apple Inc. has become a must-have for portfolio managers with blue-chip stocks in their investment funds. Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 03/20/2012 Link:Â http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-becomes-a-portfolio-must-have-stock-2012-03-20?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons given for such positive endorsement of Apple. Do you agree with the assessments? What are risks associated… Read more »
The Wall Street multibillion scandal no one is talking about
Description:Â Â The LIBOR trading scandal could turn out to be far worse for Wall Street than its mortgage troubles. Source:Â Fortune.com Date: 03/23/2012 Link:Â http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/03/23/the-wall-street-multibillion-scandal-no-one-is-talking-about/?iid=SF_F_LN Questions for discussion: What is the basis of the scandal, according to the report? What is your opinion of the report? What do believe will happen next?
US Airways Said to Brief AMR Creditors on Takeover Plan
Description:Â Â US Airways Group Inc. (LCC), seeking support for a possible American Airlines (AAMRQ)merger, is discussing a takeover plan with some creditors of the bankrupt carrier and their advisers, people with knowledge of the talks said. Source:Â Bloomberg.com Date: 03/23/2012 Link:Â http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-23/us-airways-said-to-brief-amr-creditors-on-takeover-plan.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the thinking presented in the article related to the… Read more »
