Posts Categorized: Growth & Valuation

2017 Is Shaping Up as a Volatile Year for Markets

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Description: The world’s most famous measure of volatility in financial markets is flashing a sign akin to boredom — languishing around levels that prevailed before the global crisis. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Jan 26, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-01-26/2017-is-shaping-up-as-a-volatile-year-for-markets Questions for discussion: Summarize the arguments presented in this report. Do you agree with the assessments and recommendations?

Elon Musk’s surprising secret weapon: Trump?

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Description: Trump meets with tech execs Source: CNNMoney.com - video report Date: Jan 20, 2017 Link: https://money.cnn.com/2017/01/20/technology/elon-musk-trump/index.html?iid=hp-toplead-dom Questions for Discussions: What does this article say about the connections between these tech-giants and government? Do you think the new administration will be a boost to the tech-sector?

Trump’s inauguration is set to unleash a cascade of stock-market anxiety

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Description: The dollar, Russia, China, Mexico are just a few of the risks of a Trump presidency as Wall Street awaits inauguration Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Jan 20, 2017 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-inauguration-set-to-unleash-cascade-of-stock-market-anxiety-2017-01-19 Questions for Discussions: Summarize what the article says about this transition period and risk perceptions. Do you agree with the assessments?

How Deutsche Bank Made a $462 Million Loss Disappear

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Description: A dubious trade leads to a criminal trial for Europe’s most important bank Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Jan 19, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-01-19/how-deutsche-bank-made-367-million-disappear Questions for discussion: Summarize the sequence of events presented in this report. What is your assessment?

Wells Fargo was silent about fake account probe for at least 6 months

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Description: Federal law requires public companies like Wells Fargo to warn shareholders about non-routine legal proceedings. Source: CNNMoney.com - video report Date: Jan 12, 2017 Link: https://money.cnn.com/2017/01/12/investing/wells-fargo-fake-account-disclosure/index.html?iid=hp-toplead-dom Questions for Discussions: Summarize the ethical business issues related to the Wells Fargo scandal and its failure to warn stockholders? Do you think this report will affect stockholders… Read more »

Will stocks sell off after Trump takes the oath? Here’s what history shows

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Description: Stocks often strengthen immediately after inauguration, but 1-month returns negative Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Jan 12, 2017 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-us-stocks-tend-to-perform-after-presidential-inaugurations-2017-01-11 Questions for Discussions: What does the research suggest to investors? Would you follow the guidance this time?

Pandora Rallies as Results Top Estimates, 7% Cut in Jobs Set

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Description: Pandora Media Inc., the world’s largest online radio service, said fourth-quarter results exceeded its forecast, due to strong advertising sales and listeners adopting a new paid offering. The company also said it’s eliminating jobs to boost efficiency. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Jan 12, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-01-12/pandora-says-fourth-quarter-topped-estimates-plans-job-cuts Questions for discussion: What explains Pandora’s performance? Would you… Read more »