Description: Snap Inc. has gone to great lengths to distance itself from comparisons to Twitter Inc., the last big social media public offering. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Feb 03, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-02-03/snap-s-ipo-to-be-haunted-by-twitter-and-gopro Questions for discussion: What are the similarities between Snap’s IPO and those of other social media? Would you be a buyer?
Posts Categorized: Personal Finance
Ashton Kutcher Is a Really Successful Venture Capitalist
Description: Michael Kelso is long gone. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Jan 25, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2jqkz9R Questions for Discussions: Is there a common thread in the investments Ashton Kutcher has made over the years that explains his investment thinking? Why do you suppose he has been so successful in making these early investment entries… Read more »
Cisco Acquired AppDynamics for $3.7 Billion at the Last Minute
Description: Is this acquisition better than the company going to public? Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Jan 25, 2017 Link: http://for.tn/2j5Yf72 Questions for Discussions: What are the arguments suggesting this is a bad deal for investors? Do you agree?
Trump calls U.S.-Mexico trade one-sided — and here’s the reality
Description: WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Is a 1994 trade deal with Mexico really as one-sided as President Donald Trump claims? Does Mexico benefit much more than the United States? A close look at trade between the two countries shows the answer is not cut and dried. Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Jan 27, 2017 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-calls-us-mexico-trade-one-sided-heres-the-reality-2017-01-26 Questions for… Read more »
2017 Is Shaping Up as a Volatile Year for Markets
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?
Description: Trump meets with tech execs Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Jan 20, 2017 Link: http://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
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: http://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?
Wells Fargo was silent about fake account probe for at least 6 months
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: http://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 »
Pandora Rallies as Results Top Estimates, 7% Cut in Jobs Set
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 »
What Dow 20,000 means for stock-market investors
Description: The Dow Jones Industrial Average is on the brink of a major milestone. But what does Dow 20,000 really signify? Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Jan 06, 2017 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-dow-20000-means-for-stock-market-investors-2016-12-14 Questions for Discussions: Summarize the main arguments presented in this article. Do you agree with them?
