Description:  Manpower CEO Jeff Joerres says there are positive aspects to Obama?s jobs plan but do not expect it to significantly boost jobs. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 09/09/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2011/09/09/n_manpower_obama_jobs.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the analysis of the economic plan presented by President Obama this week? Do agree with this assessment? What would… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Economic Analysis
Dow Moves Lower
Description: Markets fall as worry over the sovereign debt issue continue to roil Europe and reaction after Obama;s speech indicate consumers expectations in politicians ability to fix problems is waning. Paul Vigna discusses the market movers of the day with Paul Vigna and Jonathan Cheng. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: 09/09/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/dow-moves-lower/622C21B5-33B4-41FA-ABE6-89764A3F4632 Questions… Read more »
5 triggers that will ignite the next bull market
Description: Watching debt, gold, banks and other catalysts that move stocks Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 08/26/2011 Link:Â http://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-triggers-that-will-ignite-the-next-bull-market-2011-08-26 Questions for discussion: Summarize the main points in this report. Do you agree with the analysis? What other indicators do you think investors are waiting for before jumping into the market?
5 money moves ‘Dr. Doom’ is making now
Description: Marc Faber readies for hyperinflation, dollar’s demise and civil unrest Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 08/19/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-money-moves-dr-doom-is-making-now-2011-08-18?Link=obinsite Questions for discussion: Summarize the main point in this report. Do you agree with the analysis and projections? What would you advise investors to do?
Inside the hottest gold market in town
Description:  NNi’s Felicia Taylor spends the day with gold traders in the NYMEX, during the markets’ roller-coaster week. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 08/12/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2011/08/12/n_nymex_taylor.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Describe the mechanics of gold trading. What is the reason for the sudden increase in demand? When will this trend stop? How can investors play… Read more »
Cisco CEO on Earnings, Business Strategy and Outlook
Description:Â John Chambers, chief executive officer of Cisco Systems Inc., discusses the company’s fiscal fourth-quarter profit, strategy and outlook. Profit, excluding some costs, was 40 cents a share, the San Jose, California-based company said yesterday. Analysts on average had predicted 38 cents, according to Bloomberg data. Chambers speaks with Betty Liu and Jon Erlichman on… Read more »
How low will stocks go?
Description: Commentary: Technicians see stocks heading into bear country Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 08/12/2011 Link:Â http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-low-will-stocks-go-2011-08-12?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: Summarize the arguments presented. Do you agree with the analysis and projections? How might finance managers of companies react to the low interest rate environment? How will this affect bond and stock markets? How will it affect… Read more »
Buy, Sell, Hold (Tight): Eight Days of Market Frenzy
Description: ONE of the most harrowing stretches in Wall Street history began with the loss of the AAA credit rating of the United States and ended with fears of a new recession. In between, the wild swings in the financial markets captivated the nation, and the world. Source: NYTimes.com Date: 08/13/2011 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/14/business/market-frenzy-from-trading-rooms-to-living-rooms.html?ref=business Questions for… Read more »
CEOs and tea partiers: Shut up and pay taxes
Description:Â Commentary: Starving the government is not patriotic Source:Â Moneywatch.com Date: 08/12/2011 Link:Â http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ceos-and-tea-partiers-shut-up-and-pay-taxes-2011-08-12 Questions for discussion: Summarize the arguments presented. Do you agree with them? What alternatives should highly paid management consider that might shift public attention away from their compensation packages and tax contributions?
S&P: Why we downgraded the U.S.
Description:  John Chambers, head of Sovereign Ratings for Standard & Poor?s, explains why the ratings agency downgraded the U.S. credit rating. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 08/06/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2011/08/06/n_us_credit_downgrade.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons for the S&P decision? Do you think it was justified? What are the consequences for governments, businesses, and consumer?… Read more »
