Description: Massive export terminal under construction in Kitimat B.C. on track for first deliveries by middle of decade Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Sep 29, 2022 Link: https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/oil-gas/lng-canada-kitimat-export-liquefied-natural-gas Questions for discussion: What does the article say about the future of the industry? Do you agree with this analysis and projection for the future? What would you advise… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Growth & Valuation
McDonald’s will have adult Happy Meals this October
Description: For a limited time only, Happy Meals aren’t just for kids. McDonald’s teamed up with the fashion streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market to release an adult meal box, complete with a classic character toy. Source: NPR.org Date: Sep 29, 2022 Link: https://www.npr.org/2022/09/29/1125809528/mcdonalds-adult-happy-meals-october Questions for discussion: What do you think about this promotional effort?… Read more »
How one of America’s last piano manufacturers stays alive
Description: Piano-building was once one of the country’s largest industries. Today, only two companies remain in business. Source: TheHustle.co Date: Sep 29, 2022 Link: https://link.thehustle.co/view/61200bfe5acd1b72de2e7829hcmwm.d74a/f28d4c31 Questions for discussion: Summarize the history of the industry. How has the customer changed over time? Who are the competitors today? Is there a way to rejuvenate the industry? What… Read more »
Mohammed El Erian on how policymakers can avoid stagflation
Description: When Federal Reserve officials called inflation ‘transitory’ (or temporary) in 2021, Mohamed El-Erian warned investors that the data didn’t back up their claims. Source: YahooFinance.com – video report Date: Sep 20, 2022 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mohammed-el-erian-policymakers-avoid-110000027.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the analysis presented by Mohamed El-Erian, his advice to governments and his predictions. Do you you agree with… Read more »
Roku Stock is Down but Not Out
Description: To say streaming platform and hardware provider Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) stock is having a bad year down (69%) would be an understatement. Source: Entrepreneur.com Date: Sep 21, 2022 Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/finance/roku-stock-is-down-but-not-out/435715 Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the reasons for Roku’s stock valuation and prospects for recovery? Do you agree with this… Read more »
Cash-Strapped Consumers Seek Simple Pleasures
Description: With inflation continuing to hover near 40-year highs, consumers seek out savings wherever they can find them — except for one surprising segment. Source: MediaPost.com Date: Sep 15, 2022 Link: https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/377781/cash-strapped-consumers-seek-simple-pleasures.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=readmore&utm_campaign=127642&hashid=sEI_WGOFRPC9S2yOZBKY8g Questions for discussion: How have consumers reacted to inflation, according to the article? How have marketers succeeded in this pricing environment? What else… Read more »
The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beers
Description: “While there used to be stigmas attached to not drinking, that has really changed dramatically in the last 4 or 5 years.” How did the the non-alcoholic beer market go from flavorless to a market forecast to reach $23+ billion in 2025? Rosalie e’Silva and Kate Krader explain. (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.co – video… Read more »
Inflation is ‘nowhere near’ the Fed’s goal, strategist says
Description: New York Life Investments Economist and Portfolio Strategist Lauren Goodwin joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the August CPI report, inflation, the likeliness of a 75-basis-point rate hike, volatility, and the expectations for the Fed’s upcoming FOMC meeting. Source: YahooFinance.com – video report Date: Sep 14, 2022 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/inflation-nowhere-near-fed-goal-140441438.html?.tsrc=fin-srch Questions for discussion: Summarize the… Read more »
Ray Dalio says watch out for rates reaching this level, because Wall Street stocks will take a 20% hit
Description: After that CPI shock earlier in the week, Wall Street is fielding a fresh batch of data on Thursday, with the headline retail sales number coming in stronger than expected. And a disastrous rail strike may be inverted. Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Sep 06, 2022 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ray-dalio-says-watch-out-for-rates-hitting-this-level-because-wall-street-stocks-will-take-a-20-hit-11663239288?siteid=yhoof2 Questions for discussion: What is the basis for… Read more »
$20 billion Figma deal is a historic coup for startup investors in an otherwise miserable year
Description: Adobe is paying 2021 prices. It’s 2022. Wall Street hates it. Silicon Valley is thrilled. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Sep 15, 2022 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/15/figma-investors-score-historic-coup-with-adobe-deal-in-down-year-.html Questions for discussion: Why does Wall Street hate this deal? Do you think it was a good one for both company’s shareholders?
