Description: CEO Jeff Harmening has a plan to bring up sales by the end of 2017. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 02, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2wpIkVO Questions for discussion: Do you think Jeff Harmening’ planning strategies make sense? How would you describe his leadership style?
Posts Categorized: Growth & Valuation
The Death of Stocks Has Been Exaggerated
Description: Stock markets are shrinking and increasingly they’re a sideshow. Private equity nabs all the really juicy returns, long before the general public gets a sniff. Besides, why bother raising equity when debt is so cheap? Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Sep 01, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-01/the-death-of-stocks-is-exaggerated-just-look-at-melrose Questions for discussion: Summarize the key arguments presented in this report. What do… Read more »
Why every investor should print out these charts and hang them on their wall
Description: Think your investments can’t go to zero? Then this is the chart for you… Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Sep 02, 2017 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/these-charts-could-blow-up-every-bit-of-advice-youve-ever-gotten-about-investing-2017-08-30 Questions for discussion: What do you think about the advice presented in this report? Which item do you consider most worthwhile to investors?
Two Big Tests For Bitcoin
Description: Bitcoin, the digital currency that has turned into the new “gold” among investors and traders around the world, is in for two big tests. Source: Fortune.com Date: Sep 02, 2017 Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmourdoukoutas/2017/09/02/two-big-tests-for-bitcoin/#704769884473 Questions for discussion: What are the tests meant to show? Do you think Bitcoin will pass them?
ETF Investing Lessons from Warren Buffett
Description: Billionaire investor Warren Buffett tuned 87 on Wednesday. And on the occasion, he shared a many investment tips in interviews. Source: Finance.Yahoo.com Date: Aug 31, 2017 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/etf-investing-lessons-warren-buffett-183306500.html Questions for discussion: What does the report suggest about Warren Buffett’s thinking these days? Do you agree with his suggestions?
Sears Will Close Another 28 Kmart Stores
Description: As the retailer’s same-store sales fell 11.5% in Q2 2017 Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 24, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2wJ2oTT Questions for discussion: Summarize the key financial reasons pushing management to close more stores. Do you think this strategy is the way to go, from a financial management point of view?
Why do Freight Trains Still Make Money?
Description: They’re actually very, very useful. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 24, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2wzp5KR Questions for discussion: Why are railroads a good business to be in? Why do investors like them?
Opinion: The bad news on Amazon’s stock price is only beginning
Description: Analyst downward revisions tend to beget even more such revisions Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Aug 26, 2017 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-bad-news-on-amazons-stock-price-is-only-beginning-2017-08-25 Questions for discussion: What is the basis for negativity on Amazon stock price? How do you think the market will respond?
Indiegogo’s Difficult Path to Offering Equity Crowdfunding
Description: Indiegogo founder Slava Rubin discusses how Indiegogo’s equity crowdfunding service has been performing since its launch in 2016. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 15, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2uUo1g6 Questions for discussion: What makes this investing platform different? Who are the target customers, in your opinion? How would you assess the risks for investors?
Explaining the Swings in Bitcoin’s Price
Description: It’s been surging since the start of 2017. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 17, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2wTqtoB Questions for discussion: How is the basis of trading value of Bitcoin similar to but different from a typical stock, gold, or the US dollar? How would you characterize the risks to an investor?
