Description: Shares of both companies jumped about 12% after the news. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Dec 08, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1NkrIha Questions for discussion: What does this merger suggest about the industry? Do you think it will be allowed to proceed?
Posts Categorized: Management Issues
What’s Zuckerberg Worth Without 99% of His Fortune?
Description: Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to donate 99 percent of his Facebook stock is setting new philanthropy standards. He’s starting young, and he’s structuring his Chan Zuckerberg Initiative as a limited liability corporation — meaning it can do more than just give to charity. Bloomberg’s Caleb Melby breaks down the estimated $45 billion gift. (Source: Bloomberg)… Read more »
Black Friday: Deep Dive Into Consumer Retail Trends
Description: Matthew Shay, president and chief executive officer at National Retail Federation, and Bloomberg Gadfly columnist Shelly Banjo discuss consumer trends of this holiday shopping season and the negative impact of weather on recent retail sales. They speak on “Bloomberg ‹GO›.” (Banjo is a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.) (Source: Bloomberg)… Read more »
This Brick-and-Mortar Retailer is Bringing the Story Back to Stores
Description: Story’s founder Rachel Shechtman explains why it’s not online. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Nov 20, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1Nhg4sI Questions for discussion: What are the differences, from a financial operations point of view, of operating a Storys retailing site versus a conventional retailer?
Why Aren’t Women-Owned Business Growing?
Description: The number of women-owned businesses in the U.S. has increased by nearly 30% over the past six years, but why they aren’t growing financially? SBE Council’s Susan Solovic offers some answers on Lunch Break With Tanya Rivero. Photo: Getty Source: WSJ.com – video report Date: Oct 22, 2015 Link: http://on.wsj.com/1OKUc8L Questions for discussion: Summarize… Read more »
Huge Valeant Stake Exposes Rift at Sequoia Fund
Description: For more than four decades, the Sequoia Fund has been the envy of Wall Street, one of the rare funds to consistently beat the market. Known for its close ties to Warren E. Buffett, the fund at its peak managed more than $9 billion. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Nov 12, 2015 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/13/business/huge-valeant-stake-exposes-rift-at-sequoia-fund.html?ref=business&_r=0 Questions for… Read more »
How Uber plays the tax shell game
Description: The car-hailing phenom is viewed by many as the model for the 21st century corporation. You should see how state-of-the-art it is when it comes to minimizing its tax bill. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Oct 22, 2015 Link: http://fortune.com/2015/10/22/uber-tax-shell/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the issues raised in this article? Is there a… Read more »
Weight Watchers soars on Oprah investment
Description: The struggling diet company is getting a much needed boost from Oprah Winfrey. She’s buying a 10% stake, becoming a Weight Watchers member and joining the company’s board. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 19, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/10/19/oprah-winfrey-weight-watchers-wtw.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: How has Oprah’s involvement affected expectations of financial improvement at Weight Watchers?… Read more »
Skechers is winning the sneaker wars
Description: Yes, the company known mainly for its Shape-ups is surging. Shares of Skechers are trouncing Nike, Under Armour and Adidas this year thanks to strong sales and profits. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 22, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/10/22/skechers-stock-skz-demi-lovato-meghan-trainor-ringo-starr.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why is Skechers doing so well financially? Do you think it can… Read more »
The secret firm at the heart of Valeant’s crisis has an alleged history of shady behavior with customers
Description: Valeant is getting crushed under allegations of fraudulent accounting. Source: BusinessInsider.com Date: Oct 23, 2015 Link: http://www.businessinsider.com/philidor-valeant-consumer-complaints-2015-10 Questions for discussion: Summarize the concerns with the company? How should investors deal with the present situation?
