Description: Economist and author Peter Schiff stops by Mean Street to discuss events in Europe and the global economy. (Photo: Reuters) Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: 12/08/2011 Questions for discussion: Summarize the analysis presented in this report. Do you agree with the opinions presented? What would you advise investors do today?
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One small company reinvents a $30 billion market
Description:Â Â Sometimes one bright idea — and a whole lot of work to implement it — can reshape an entire industry. Source: Fortune.com Date: 12/09/2011 Link:Â http://money.cnn.com/2011/12/09/smallbusiness/eagleview/index.htm?iid=SF_BN_River Questions for discussion: How has this technological innovation changed costing and budgeting in the industry?
Amazon Stocked on Toys Rivals Don’t Have
Description: The number of out-of-stock toys is increasing at the websites of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), Target Corp. (TGT) and Sears Holdings Corp.’s (SHLD) Kmart chain while Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) remains almost fully stocked, according to a Bloomberg Industries analysis. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: 12/09/2011 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-09/amazon-stocked-on-toys-that-wal-mart-target-don-t-have.html Questions for discussion: Why is out-of-stock so critical for… Read more »
Stocks End Flat Friday but Surge for the Week
Description: Stocks finished a strong week with a flat session Friday after the U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped and European leaders and central bankers redoubled efforts to tackle the sovereign-debt crisis. Paul Vigna has details on The News Hub. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: 12/02/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/stocks-end-flat-friday-but-surge-for-the-week/5503108F-20B2-4D00-982F-852ADFC4B811 Questions for discussion: Summarize the analysis presented… Read more »
Yahoo’s big decision should be easy
Description: Yahoo may have a chance to sell its entire business, rather than just a piece. It should accept. Source: Fortune.com Date: 12/01/2011 Link: http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2011/12/02/yahoos-decision-total-or-partial-takeover/?iid=SF_F_River Questions for discussion: Summarize the arguments presented about various possible scenarios for Yahoo. What would your advice be to the firm’s directors?
UPDATE 3-Zynga IPO values company as high as $9.04 billion
Description:Â Zynga Inc, which plans to go public in two weeks, on Friday slashed its value by more than 30 percent to $9 billion, hoping to avoid the fate of other recent Internet IPOs that have disappointed after stock market debuts. Source:Â Reuters.com Date: 12/03/2011 Link:Â http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/02/zynga-idUSN1E7B107X20111202 Questions for discussion: Summarize the key points presented… Read more »
Options Dwindle for Euro Zone
Description: European Central Bank is considering a dramatic extension of its longest loans to commercial banks, to stave off a potential collapse of the bloc’s banking system, Steven Fidler reports on Markets Hub. Photo: AFP /Getty Images. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Questions for discussion: Summarize the analysis presented in this report. Do you agree… Read more »
Should Europe pool its debt?
Description: CNN’s Nina Dos Santos explores one proposed solution to Europe’s economic crisis, pooling the European Union’s $8.6 trillion in debt. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 11/23/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2011/11/23/n_euro_bonds_explained.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Explain what has happened to European bond rates? Why would pooling the market make sense? Do you believe this strategy is appropriate… Read more »
Can the Jobs-and-Income Crisis End Well?
Description:Â Some economists believe that today’s grinding unemployment and slow growth are masking the transition to a vibrant digital economy Source: Businessweek.com Date: 11/25/2011 Link:Â http://www.businessweek.com/finance/can-the-jobsandincome-crisis-end-well-11252011.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the arguments about the current economic malaise. What is your view of the situation and how do you think things will develop over the next… Read more »
Will There Be A Santa Claus Rally?
Description: LPL Financial’s chief market strategist, Jeffrey Kleintop gives an outlook and an investing strategy for the end of the year, including whether he expects a Santa Claus rally. Photo: Reuters. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: 11/18/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/will-there-be-a-santa-claus-rally/9119F9FC-8085-499B-9754-DC0AEFD95162 Questions for discussion: Do you think there will be a Santa Claus rally? Summarize the… Read more »
