Description: A dubious trade leads to a criminal trial for Europe’s most important bank Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Jan 19, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-01-19/how-deutsche-bank-made-367-million-disappear Questions for discussion: Summarize the sequence of events presented in this report. What is your assessment?
Posts Categorized: Financial analysis
Pandora Rallies as Results Top Estimates, 7% Cut in Jobs Set
Description: Pandora Media Inc., the world’s largest online radio service, said fourth-quarter results exceeded its forecast, due to strong advertising sales and listeners adopting a new paid offering. The company also said it’s eliminating jobs to boost efficiency. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Jan 12, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-01-12/pandora-says-fourth-quarter-topped-estimates-plans-job-cuts Questions for discussion: What explains Pandora’s performance? Would you… Read more »
These are the nine most beloved stocks on Wall Street today
Description: Their 12-month price targets range from 11% upside potential to 35% Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 24, 2016 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/these-are-the-nine-most-beloved-stocks-on-wall-street-today-2016-09-22 Questions for Discussions: Why are these stocks popular? What do you think of their potential?
Twitter Is Said to Be Discussing a Possible Takeover
Description: Twitter has long positioned itself as a global town square where anyone — celebrities, politicians, athletes, and you and me — can chat in 140-character messages and find out about whatever is happening in the moment. Source: NYTimes.com and CNBC.com – video report Date: Sep 24, 2016 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/24/business/dealbook/twitter-sale.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FMergers%2C%20Acquisitions%20and%20Divestitures&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=3&pgtype=collection Questions for discussion: What does… Read more »
Hedge Fund Manager Jim Chanos Is Not a Fan of Elon Musk
Description: And called Tesla the “anti-Amazon” Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 14, 2016 Link: https://for.tn/2ceClck Questions for discussion: What are the criticisms presented in the report against Tesla and Elon Musk? Do you think they are fair?
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?
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 »
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 »
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
