Description: But will policy confusion spoil the celebration? Source: Fortune.com - video report Date: Nov 18, 2016 Link: https://for.tn/2fJZ2VM Questions for Discussions: What does the report say about market perceptions of economic conditions at this time? What do you think the Trump administration will change and how will this play out in stocks and bonds?
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Wall Street bets Trump will make America grow again
Description: Here’s a sign that Wall Street believes Donald Trump will be able to make America grow again: small-cap stocks are on fire since the election. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Nov 18, 2016 Link: https://money.cnn.com/2016/11/18/investing/small-cap-stocks-trump-election/index.html?iid=hp-toplead-dom Questions for Discussions: What is the basis for Wall Street’s confidence in small-caps? Do you agree with this… Read more »
What President-elect Trump means for every U.S. industry
Description: Donald Trump’s shock victory over Hillary Clinton in the presidential race has implications for all sectors of the economy, from the highly regulated health care, energy and financial sectors, to the much less-regulated tech sector that makes most of its parts and products overseas and employs many foreign workers. Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Nov 18,… Read more »
Former exec arrests keep Valeant from ‘riding into the sunset’ on Philidor controversy
Description: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. continues to be haunted by its ties to the Philidor speciality pharmacy as former executives from both companies face charges in a multimillion-dollar kickback scheme. Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Nov 17, 2016 Link: https://business.financialpost.com/investing/market-moves/former-valeant-executive-and-former-philidor-ceo-charged-with-fraud-in-pharmacy-probe Questions for discussion: What is the legal case against the firm based on? What are the financial… Read more »
Brookfield hoarding cash on fears 8-year bull market set to end
Description: Brookfield Asset Management Inc. is selling off assets and paying down bank lines after an eight-year bull run in stocks and bonds near highs, joining investors such as Warren Buffett and Canada’s Prem Watsa in accumulating cash. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Nov 11, 2016 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-11/brookfield-ceo-says-cash-is-king-after-8-year-stocks-bull-market Questions for Discussions: What does the article say about… Read more »
Is Trump Going to Mess With Your Investments? Six Tips
Description: Financial planner Timothy LaPean is watching a wave of fear and confusion sweep over clients after Donald Trump’s stunning election as U.S. president. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Nov 09, 2016 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-09/is-trump-going-to-mess-with-your-investments-six-tips Questions for Discussions: What advice is presented in this article? Do you think most investors will follow this advice?
Trump Win Puts a Bullseye on Elizabeth Warren’s Banking Watchdog
Description: A day of reckoning has arrived for Elizabeth Warren’s favorite regulator. Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Nov 11, 2016 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-11/trump-win-puts-a-bullseye-on-elizabeth-warren-s-banking-watchdog Questions for Discussions: What does the report say about the possible future of banking regulations? What do you think will happen and how will the industry be affected?
Stock Markets, Initially Shaken, Edge Higher After Trump Victory
Description: After a sharp sell-off overnight in Asia, markets staged a recovery on Wednesday as investors shook off the shock of a Donald J. Trump presidency and began to focus on whether his mix of policies could spur a still-fragile global economic recovery. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Nov 10, 2016 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/business/dealbook/stock-markets-election.html Questions for discussion: How… Read more »
‘The unthinkable has happened’: President-elect Trump sends drug stocks up and other players tumbling
Description: President-elect is expected to take easier stance in combating drug-price hikes Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Nov 09, 2016 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/drug-stocks-rally-health-insurers-tumble-as-investors-prepare-for-president-trump-2016-11-09 Questions for Discussions: What does the article say about investor reaction to the election results? What do you think the wise investor should at this time?
Bull market! Chinese stocks up 21% since January panic
Description: The bull is back in China. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: Nov 11, 2016 Link: https://money.cnn.com/2016/11/11/investing/china-shanghai-composite-bull-market-stocks/index.html?iid=hp-toplead-dom Questions for Discussions: What explains the positive thinking about the Chinese markets? Do you think this will be a growing trend?
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
