Description: Italian banks are drowning in bad debt Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Dec 01, 2016 Link: http://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: Growth & Valuation
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: http://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 »
Israel’s Startup Hype Master Faces His Toughest Test Yet
Description: Israel’s most prolific startup hype man is a scruffy 35-year-old named Moshe Hogeg. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Dec 05, 2016 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-05/israel-s-startup-hype-master-faces-his-toughest-test-yet Questions for Discussions: Summarize the fund-raising strategies followed by Moshe Hogeg. How are they unconventional?
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz to step down
Description: Howard Schultz stepping down as Starbucks CEO Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Dec 02, 2016 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2016/12/01/howard-schultz-resigns-starbucks.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why did the company stock price fall on this news? Do you think the risk level for investors going forward will increase?
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: http://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 »
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: http://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: http://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?
Markets See Silver Lining In Trump Victory
Description: But will policy confusion spoil the celebration? Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Nov 18, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2fJZ2VM Questions for Discussions: What does the report say about market perceptions of economic conditions at this time? What do you think the Trump administration will change and how will this play out in stocks and bonds?
