Description: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has lost a lot of money (on paper) in Wells Fargo since the bank was fined by regulators for creating fake accounts. But Buffett hasn’t said a word. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 14, 2016 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2016/09/14/investing/warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-wells-fargo-fake-account-scandal/index.html?iid=hp-stack-dom Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about the culture… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Management Issues
Hedge Fund Manager Jim Chanos Is Not a Fan of Elon Musk
Description: And called Tesla the “anti-Amazon” Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 14, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2ceClck Questions for discussion: What are the criticisms presented in the report against Tesla and Elon Musk? Do you think they are fair?
Johnson Controls’ CEO Thinks the Corporate Tax System Needs an Overhaul
Description: Alex Molinaroli explains why his company moved to Ireland. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 09, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2cgLsGW Questions for Discussions: Do you believe tax rates in different countries plays an important role in decisions related to mergers and acquisitions? How should governments deal with this issue?
Wells Fargo fires 5,300 for creating phony accounts
Description: Wells Fargo fired 5,300 employees for creating ghost accounts without customers knowing. Regulators allege millions of bank and credit card accounts were opened. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 08, 2016 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2016/09/08/wells-fargo-fires-5300-for-creating-phony-accounts.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why is this incident so significant for the company and the industry as a whole? Do you… Read more »
Opinion: No investor is paying attention to this important anniversary
Description: Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy, eight years ago, reminds us that we can rarely predict a calamity Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Sep 09, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/no-investor-is-paying-attention-to-this-important-anniversary-2016-09-09?siteid=nwtwk Questions for Discussions: Summarize what the report says about this event and the legacy. Do you agree with the assessments presented?
Mylan’s EpiPen caught the full force of drug price outrage because it was the perfect target, not because it was the only one
Description: After the hit taken by Mylan Inc. last week for its sixfold increase in the price of the lifesaving EpiPen, Umer Raffat, an analyst at Evercore ISI, has been receiving a certain request: Investors want to know which companies are making similar moves. Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Sep 02, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/mylans-epipen-caught-the-full-force-of-drug-price-outrage-because-it-was-the-perfect-target-not-because-it-was-the-only-one-2016-08-31?siteid=nwtwk Questions for Discussions: What… Read more »
Ireland to join Apple in fight against EU tax ruling
Description: Ireland’s cabinet agreed on Friday to join Apple (AAPL.O) in appealing against a multi-billion-euro back tax demand that the European Commission has imposed on the iPhone maker, despite misgivings among independents who back the fragile coalition. Source: BNN.ca Date: Sep 05, 2016 Link: http://www.bnn.ca/ireland-to-join-apple-in-fight-against-eu-tax-ruling-1.559951 Questions for discussion: What is the basis of the action… Read more »
Ford CEO: Next decade will be defined by autonomous cars
Description: Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Aug 16, 2016 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2016/08/16/ford-ceo-baidu-velodyne-lidar.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Do you think this investment is a good use of funds? What are some issues facing investors as they consider the impact of this decision?
Sears Just Had to Borrow $300 Million From its CEO
Description: As sales continue to plummet Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 25, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2bm6web Questions for Discussions: What is the significance of this financial action? What does it say about the company CEO? Do you think Sears can regain adequate sales and profitability levels to sustain the company?
This Is the Easiest Way to Invest in Change the World Companies
Description: New funds and ETFs are doing the work for you. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 19, 2016 Link: http://fortune.com/2016/08/19/social-impact-investment-funds/?iid=leftrail Questions for discussion: Summarize the qualities considered worthy of recognition? Why are investors being directed to ETFs and other instruments focusing on ethical firms?
