Description:  Are we really ready to stop mailing things? Is the all-digital life just around the corner? Source: GlobeandMail.com Date: 04/25/2012 Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/features/vox/supremex-the-cheque-really-is-in-the-mail/article2414186/ Questions for discussion: Summarized the appeal of this stock from an investor’s point of view. Would you be a buyer? How have the firm’s financial managers dealt with the lack of growth?… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Financial Planning
Apple to see another big iPhone, iPad quarter
Description:Â Apple Inc. is expected to post another strong period of iPhone and iPad sales when it reports results for the March quarter on Tuesday, despite recent worries that have hurt the stock price over the last week. Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 04/20/2012 Link:Â http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-to-see-another-big-iphone-ipad-quarter-2012-04-20?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: Summarize the main points presented in this report…. Read more »
Wall Street: Is This a Rally Or a Bump?
Description: On Mean Street, a look at the viability of Wall Street’s Wednesday gains continuing. Also, employers can’t fill open jobs. Plus, paying homage to music legend Bruce Springsteen. Photo: Reuters. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: 04/11/2012 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/wall-street-is-this-a-rally-or-a-bump/44703C2D-AD74-4B5C-8C0E-84B0B0DBEAB8 Questions for discussion: Summarize the main points presented in this report. What is your sense… Read more »
Cash flow king for small business owners
Description:Â Â Seventy-six per cent of small business owners believe effective cash-flow management is fundamental to the success of their businesses, with 72 per cent reporting that they currently manage cash flow well, a study released today from the American Express Small Business Monitor reveals. Source:Â GlobeandMail.com Date: 04/10/2012 Link:Â http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-tools/small-business-briefing/cash-flow-king-for-small-business-owners/article2396272/ Questions for discussion: What… Read more »
Hostess Serves New Batch of Cuts
Description: If negotiations fail, Hostess and its unions will face off in a trial over whether the company can scrap its labor contracts-an example of how wage levels across many once-vibrant industries are falling. Mike Spector reports on Markets Hub. Photo: Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: 04/02/2012 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/hostess-serves-new-batch-of-cuts/A64EE3DD-0867-4DE5-B20B-F85496993B9A Questions… Read more »
Best Buy’s moves meet with investor skepticism
Description: Best Buy Co., the largest U.S. electronics chain, swung to a fourth-quarter loss, hurt by charges and lower sales of notebook computers and televisions. Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 03/30/2012 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/best-buy-swings-to-loss-to-shut-50-stores-2012-03-29?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons for Best Buy’s financial problems. Do you think they can be resolved easily? What are the arguments for… Read more »
Apple becomes a portfolio must-have stock
Description:Â Now that it will start paying a regular dividend, Apple Inc. has become a must-have for portfolio managers with blue-chip stocks in their investment funds. Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 03/20/2012 Link:Â http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-becomes-a-portfolio-must-have-stock-2012-03-20?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons given for such positive endorsement of Apple. Do you agree with the assessments? What are risks associated… Read more »
Cisco makes $5 billion bet on video
Description: Despite calls from some investors to backtrack from the consumer business, Cisco has bought NDS Ltd., a software maker for set top boxes. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 03/15/2012 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/markets/2012/03/15/mkts-bz-cisco-nds.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Do you think this is a good move by Cisco? Do you think investors will be happy with the… Read more »
Kingfisher Air Shunned as Cash Crunch Disrupts India Flights
Description: Anurag Chadha had one thing to say after flight disruptions at billionaire Vijay Mallya’s Kingfisher Airlines Ltd. (KAIR) curtailed his holiday plans. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: 03/09/2012 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-09/kingfisher-air-passenger-says-never-again-as-cash-crunch-disrupts-flights.html Questions for discussion: What are the reasons for this firm’s cash flow problems? What are the consequences? How typical is this scenario for other firms dependent… Read more »
Copper Traders Most Bullish in Two Months as Hedge Funds Buy: Commodities
Description: Copper traders are the most bullish in two months on speculation that demand will strengthen from the U.S. to China at a time when stockpiles monitored by the world’s biggest metals exchange are at a 2 1/2 year low. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: 02/24/2012 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-24/copper-traders-most-bullish-in-two-months-as-hedge-funds-buy-commodities.html Questions for discussion: Explain the price movements in commodities… Read more »
