Description: Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy, eight years ago, reminds us that we can rarely predict a calamity Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Sep 09, 2016 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/no-investor-is-paying-attention-to-this-important-anniversary-2016-09-09?siteid=nwtwk Questions for Discussions: Summarize what the report says about this event and the legacy. Do you agree with the assessments presented?
Posts Categorized: Company Analysis
Here’s the No. 1 lie the bulls tell about the U.S. market
Description: Bearish P/E ratio calculation carries the most weight Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Sep 09, 2016 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-the-no-1-lie-the-bulls-tell-about-the-us-market-2016-09-06?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the weaknesses in some financial analysis? How should investors look at data? Do you agree?
Will Amazon Kill FedEx?
Description: For UPS and FedEx, Amazon’s been great for business. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Aug 31, 2016 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-amazon-delivery/ Questions for discussion: What are the issues expressed in the article? Do you think investors should be concerned as well?
Sears Just Had to Borrow $300 Million From its CEO
Description: As sales continue to plummet Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 25, 2016 Link: https://for.tn/2bm6web Questions for Discussions: What is the significance of this financial action? What does it say about the company CEO? Do you think Sears can regain adequate sales and profitability levels to sustain the company?
Dyson Commits $1.4 Billion for Battery Development
Description: A long bet on tech that could threaten Tesla. Source: Fortune.com Date: Aug 27, 2016 Link: https://for.tn/2bpB02i?xid=for_em_sh Questions for discussion: Do you think this investment is a good use of funds? What might be motivating Dyson to take to this field? Do you think this business is open to multiple players or only a… Read more »
Rally in Super Commodity Strained by Race to Fuel Tesla
Description: Even the mining industry’s super commodity of the future may be unable to avoid the Achilles’ heel of all mineral producers — a recurring habit of busting a boom with too much supply. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Aug 18, 2016 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-18/rally-in-mining-s-super-commodity-strained-by-race-to-fuel-tesla Questions for Discussions: On what are lithium price predictions based? What do you… Read more »
SEC cracks down on made-up numbers in company earnings
Description: Companies that did not comply with new guidelines are getting letters, updating filings Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Aug 18, 2016 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/sec-cracks-down-on-made-up-numbers-in-company-earnings-2016-08-18?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: What does this article say about financial reporting by some companies? How should investors deal with this information?
Teen-Jewelry Retailer Claire’s Seeks Debt Swap to Cut Borrowings
Description: Claire’s Stores Inc., the struggling tween-jewelry retail chain, is asking bondholders to exchange almost $800 million of notes for new loans that would cut the company’s debt load and buy it more time to turn around its business. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Aug 13, 2016 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-13/teen-jewelry-retailer-claire-s-seeks-debt-swap-to-cut-borrowings Questions for Discussions: What are the risks for… Read more »
Walmart Inks $3.3 Billion Deal For Jet.com In Biggest U.S. E-commerce Acquisition Ever
Description: Walmart agreed to purchase Jet.com for $3.3 billion, papering what would be the most expensive U.S. e-commerce acquisition of all time. Source: Forbes.com Date: Aug 08, 2016 Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2016/08/08/walmart-inks-3-billion-deal-for-jet-com-in-biggest-u-s-e-commerce-deal-ever/#1d29af9b94eb Questions for discussion: Do you think the acquisition makes sense from a financial point of view? How would Walmart’s results be expected to change going… Read more »
Adidas selling part of its golf business
Description: Herbert Hainer, Adidas CEO, says the company plans to sell off its TaylorMade and Adams brands and will focus on its footwear and apparel business. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: May 05, 2016 Link: https://money.cnn.com/video/news/2016/05/05/adidas-ceo-golf.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: From a financial standpoint, why would Adidas divest from these firms? Why would it continue… Read more »
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
