Description: Three measures of price pressures for American businesses showed they’re facing higher production costs, adding to evidence that inflation is creeping up in the U.S. economy. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Feb 15, 2018 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-15/empire-state-factory-gauges-show-upward-pressure-on-prices Questions for discussion: What are inflationary indicators suggesting, according to the report? How might regulators and investors respond to these developments?
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Brace for another nose-dive for stocks — and welcome it
Description: There are some doubts that equities can just sail on upward from here, end of story. Among them is our call of the day, which comes from CFRA’s chief investment strategist Sam Stovall, who says the S&P 500 “will likely have to retest its recent low.” Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Feb 15, 2018 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/brace-for-another-nose-dive-for-stocks-and-welcome-it-2018-02-15 Questions… Read more »
How Inflation Works (or Why Your Chicken Is Going to Cost More)
Description: It’s the worrisome byproduct of a healthy economy: inflation. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Feb 14, 2018 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/02/14/business/economy/inflation-prices.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fbusiness&action=click&contentCollection=business®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront Questions for discussion: What does the article say about how inflation develops? How does it grow into a problem for the economy and the markets?
Twitter surges on earnings
Description: The “Squawk on the Street” crew talks about the jump in shares of Twitter after posting better-than-expected quarterly results. Twitter surges on earnings from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Feb 07, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/02/08/twitter-surges-on-earnings.html Questions for discussion: From a financial analysis and marketing point of view, why did Twitter surge so much?… Read more »
What on Earth Happened to Stocks? Here’s Where to Cast the Blame
Description: Not widely welcomed, but arguably overdue? Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Feb 06, 2018 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-06/what-on-earth-happened-to-stocks-here-s-where-to-cast-the-blame Questions for discussion: Summarize the explanations presented in the report. What do you think was the major reason? Would you be a buyer today?
Tesla Put a Car in Space But How About in Showrooms?
Description: If it can’t ramp up Model 3 production soon, it’s going to need to raise more cash. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Feb 07, 2018 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/gadfly/articles/2018-02-07/tesla-earnings-putting-cars-in-space-but-not-showrooms Questions for discussion: Summarize the financial results and the concerns expressed. Would you be a buyer today?
Opinion: If you’re freaking out about stocks, remember why you invested in the first place
Description: Jeff Reeves lists nine reasons to stay in the stock market Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Feb 08, 2018 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-youre-freaking-out-about-stocks-remember-why-you-invested-in-the-first-place-2018-02-08 Questions for discussion: What are the reasons given for staying in the stock market? Do you agree with this assessment?
The Stock Market Is Worried About Inflation. Should It Be?
Description: Is the economy at risk of overheating? The answer will depend on what really drives price increases, and what the Fed does. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Feb 08, 2018 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/07/upshot/the-stock-market-is-worried-about-inflation-should-it-be.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fbusiness&action=click&contentCollection=business®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront Questions for discussion: What does the article say about inflation concerns? What is the Phillips Curve and how is it influencing thinking about inflation,… Read more »
Dow sinks 600 points: Here’s what’s behind the big drop
Description: CNBC’s Mike Santoli discusses the volatile activity in stocks as the Dow sees a 600-point drop before the close. Dow sinks 600 points: Here’s what’s behind the big drop from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Feb 02, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/02/02/dow-sinks-600-points-heres-whats-behind-the-big-drop.html Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the 600 point… Read more »
Facebook results top estimates, but stock whipsaws after CFO’s upbeat forecast
Description: Facebook reported adjusted fourth-quarter earnings and revenue on Wednesday that crushed expectations, as it made more money than expected from each user. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Feb 01, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/31/facebook-earnings-q4-2017.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the results reported. Would you be a buyer or seller of Facebook today? Explain your reasoning.
