Description: Netflix Looks Like a Loser. But Here’s Why It’s Probably a Winner Source: Fortune.com Date: Aug 15, 2017 Link: http://fortune.com/2017/08/15/netflix-looks-like-loser-feels-like-winner/ Questions for discussion: Why does Netflix worry some investors? What are the reasons presented for optimism? What do you see in the firm’s future?
Posts Categorized: Growth & Valuation
The World’s Biggest Tech Companies Are No Longer Just American
Description: HONG KONG — The technology world’s $400 billion-and-up club — long a group of exclusively American names like Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Amazon — needs to make room for two Chinese members. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Aug 17, 2017 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/17/business/dealbook/alibaba-sales-revenue-first-quarter-profit.html?ref=dealbook Questions for discussion: What does the report say about competition in this industry and how… Read more »
David Einhorn on GM Value, Tesla Profit, Apple
Description: David Einhorn, president at Greenlight Capital, explains what he aims to accomplish in his proxy battle with General Motors Co. and discusses Tesla Inc.’s inability to produce a profit and a big similarity he sees between GM and Apple Inc. He speaks with Bloomberg’s David Westin on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com… Read more »
Opinion Journal: The Paris Climate Con
Description: Business World Columnist Holman Jenkins Jr. on why the pact is mainly about subsidies, not environmental progress. Photo credit: Getty Images. Source: MarketWatch.com – video report Date: June 01, 2017 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/opinion-journal-the-paris-climate-con/AF124BBD-86EB-40A7-A6D5-185AB8F6CC03.html Questions for discussion: What does Holman Jenkins Jr. say about the agreement? Do you think the decision to withdraw reduces the influence or… Read more »
Michael Kors Closing up to 125 Stores This Year
Description: As sales for the upscale retailer continue to fall. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: May 31, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2rkvlk4 Questions for discussion: Do you think the decisions taken will mitigate the financial issues facing the company? What would you suggest?
Andrew Left Says BlackBerry Stock Could Double in 2 Years
Description: Andrew Left, Citron Research founder, explains why he thinks BlackBerry Ltd. shares could double in the next two years. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Vonnie Quinn on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: June 01, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2017-06-01/why-andrew-left-says-blackberry-shares-could-double-video Questions for discussion: Why does Andrew Left believe BlackBerry is worth more and… Read more »
How a short-seller may have caused an accidental sell-off for two Canadian companies
Description: Shares of two Canadian companies were taken on a dramatic ride Wednesday in what appears to have been a mistaken reaction to a social media posting from a U.S. short-seller. Source: FinancialPost.com Date: May 31, 2017 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/news/fp-street/element-fleet-says-unaware-of-reason-as-stock-plunges-38 Questions for discussion: Explain what happened to the stock value? Is there any way to mitigate… Read more »
How Brooklinen Went From Kickstarter to $20M in Sales
Description: How Brooklinen Went From Kickstarter to $20M in Sales Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: May 23, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2017-05-23/brooklinen-s-rise-from-kickstarter-to-20m-in-sales-video Questions for discussion: Describe the financing strategies used by management from start-up to the current level of sales. Do you think the company made any errors in judgement or should consider other methods to… Read more »
Pick the supplier, not the seller, in retail: Ivy Managment
Description: Matthew Norris, senior vice president at Ivy Investment Management Company, joins BNN to discuss his value investing strategy, which includes retail and hospital stocks. Source: BNN.ca – video report Date: May 25, 2017 Link: http://www.bnn.ca/video/pick-the-supplier-not-the-seller-in-retail-ivy-managment~1133491 Questions for discussion: What does Matthew Norris say about picking retail stocks and the businesses that supply them? Do… Read more »
Opinion: How to stop being your own worst enemy in the stock market
Description: 6 ways to fight back against emotional impulses that hurt your investments Source: MarketWatch.com Date: May 23, 2017 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-to-stop-being-your-own-worst-enemy-in-the-stock-market-2017-05-23?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: What do you think about the behavioral research presented? Have you ever responded as these models suggest? How should investors use this information?
