Description: Apple Inc. shares took another hard hit on Wednesday as more signs emerged of a downbeat earnings report from the company next week. Source: Marketwatch.com Date: Apr 17, 2013 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-hit-by-more-signs-of-downbeat-quarter-2013-04-17?siteid=nwtwk Questions for Discussions: Why has Apple’s stock value fallen this week? What is the basis for predictions of higher prices by Goldman and… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Growth & Valuation
Microsoft and other PC stocks crash
Description: Shares of Microsoft, Intel, and HP tumble after reports that PC sales plunged nearly 14% in the first quarter. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Apr 11, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/04/11/investing-the-buzz-pc-dead.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why have PC stock prices dropped? Why were they doing well recently? Where do you see them headed in the next… Read more »
When to ‘hold or fold’ your stock
Description: As the Dow ends its best first quarter in five years, some investors suggest cashing out now before the market corrects itself. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Apr 09, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/pf/2013/04/09/pf-when-to-sell-stocks-romans.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize the advice to investors as presented in this report. What is the basis of this thinking? Do… Read more »
The Game Theory Behind Starbucks’ Big Coffee Price Cut
Description: Good news for the caffeinated masses: Starbucks (SBUX) is cutting prices, starting May 10, on its bags of coffee sold in grocery stores. The $1-per-bag discount represents a 10 percent discount on its eponymous beans, a 12.5 percent drop on its cheaper Seattle’s Best brand. Source: Businessweek.com Date: Apr 12, 2013 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-04-12/the-game-theory-behind-starbucks-big-coffee-price-cut#r=hpt-lst Questions… Read more »
How Bitcoin works
Description: The Internet currency, Bitcoin has seen an uptick recently as more people look to the virtual currency as a way to get rich. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Apr 04, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/04/04/n-cmr-bitcoin-explainer-velshi.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What is the difference between trade in Bitcoin and say the US dollar? Do you think this… Read more »
Low-Cost Drugs in Poor Nations Get a Lift in Indian Court
Description: People in developing countries worldwide will continue to have access to low-cost copycat versions of drugs for diseases like H.I.V. and cancer, at least for a while. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Apr 01, 2013 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/02/business/global/top-court-in-india-rejects-novartis-drug-patent.html?_r=0 Questions for Discussions: What is the basis for the decision? Do you think this will become a growing financial… Read more »
Macy’s $600 Blenders Win Boomers in Kitchen-Gadget Surge
Description: There are all sorts of new things in the aisles for small kitchen appliances these days, such as men. Not so long ago, small kitchen appliances were confined to a few main items such as toasters. Now, after a decade of kitchen-gadget makers adding high-tech features and with consumer spending recovering from the recession,… Read more »
The ‘Hunter S. Thompson of Real Estate’ Chronicles the Bust—and Boom
Description: Jim Klinge sighed as he made his way through a foreclosed home littered with empty bottles of rum and mattresses. It was 2008, and Klinge, a real estate agent, was filming a YouTube (GOOG) video for his blog documenting the housing crash in the cul-de-sacs and condos north of San Diego. As he opened… Read more »
Markets charge ahead
Description: With all major indices up about 10% so far this year, investors are optimistic that 2013 will be a robust year for the economy. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Mar 29, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/03/29/news-markets-q1.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize the state of the US stock market. What explains the change in performance? What explains… Read more »
Why bond funds and ETFs are breaking
Description: End of an era? Bond portfolios, investor hopes show wear and tear Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: Mar 29, 2013 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-bond-funds-and-etfs-are-breaking-bad-2013-03-29 Questions for discussion: Explain the reasons for difficulties facing bond fund managers? How are they responding? Are there any alternatives that have not been considered?
