Description: Italian banks are drowning in bad debt Source: CNNMoney.com - video report Date: Dec 01, 2016 Link: https://money.cnn.com/video/news/2016/12/01/italian-banks-drowning-in-bad-debt.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why are Italian banks in trouble? What are the consequences of financial reforms? How should investors deal with this information?
Posts Categorized: Economic Analysis
Why 25% of the working women in America are struggling financially
Description: They work in jobs that are growing fast, pay less than $15 an hour and are female-dominated Source: MarketWatch.com - video report Date: Dec 04, 2016 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-25-of-the-working-women-in-america-are-struggling-financially-2016-11-30?siteid=nwtwk Questions for Discussions: What are the managerial and social issues presented? How should business, government, and society deal with the gap?
Italy’s ‘No’ Vote And Renzi Resignation Means More Trouble For European Banks
Description: The election of Republican Donald J. Trump has propelled America’s largest bank, JPMorgan Chase, to record highs as investors anticipate the end of a “lower for longer” economy in the U.S. of slow growth and rock bottom interest rates. But in Europe, the rise of populism by way of referendum votes such as the… Read more »
Trump: Companies will be punished for leaving U.S.
Description: Trump claims victory at Carrier, but critics aren’t so sure Source: CNNMoney.com - video report Date: Dec 01, 2016 Link: https://money.cnn.com/video/news/2016/12/01/trump-carrier-victory-speech-critics.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What are the concerns about the intervention at Carrier? Do you think this sets precedence for other businesses? How should business managers deal with this item? How should investors?
Behind Trump’s Deal With Carrier
Description: INDIANAPOLIS — By the time the Rust Belt turned red on election night, Carrier had to know the call was coming. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Dec 01, 2016 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/01/business/economy/trump-carrier-pence-jobs.html Questions for Discussions: What are the economic arguments presented in this article? What do you think is the best way to encourage businesses to remain… Read more »
It’s All Good for Canada as Oil Rally Points to More Stock Gains
Description: Canada’s getting its mojo back. Prospects for the country turned a corner this week as OPEC put a floor under oil prices, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau approved two oil pipeline projects and economic data surprised to the upside, offering relief after two years of lackluster growth on crude’s rout. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Dec 01,… Read more »
U.S. Stocks Rise to Record as Trump Rally Goes on for Third Week
Description: The U.S. stock market is partying like it’s 1999. Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Nov 25, 2016 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-25/u-s-stocks-rise-to-record-as-trump-rally-goes-on-for-third-week Questions for Discussions: Summarize what has happened in markets recently and the reasons presented in this report. Do you think this is a start of a Santa Claus rally?
Warren Buffett’s 17 Year Old Stock Predictions Come True
Description: His 1999 thought on annual returns were on point. Source: Fortune.com - video report Date: Nov 22, 2016 Link: https://for.tn/2gec1Cj Questions for Discussions: What were Warren Buffett’s predictions? Why do you think he was able to be so accurate? Do you think a 6% return is “fair” return to investors?
Opinion: Why gold hasn’t yet hit bottom
Description: CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Gold will have to decline even further before contrarian analysis flashes a buy signal. Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Nov 24, 2016 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-gold-hasnt-yet-hit-bottom-2016-11-23 Questions for Discussions: Summarize what is happening in the gold market? What do you think will happen in the near future?
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 »
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
