Description: Facebook acquires app aimed at teens, ‘tbh Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 20, 2017 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/19/investing/facebook-stock/index.html Questions for discussion: Explain the stock valuation and appreciation of Facebook? How can Facebook generate more cash flow and profit?
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Black Monday anniversary: How the 2017 stock market compares with 1987
Description: The 2017 rally isn’t a rerun of the 1987 pre-crash runup Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Oct 19, 2017 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-how-the-stock-market-stacks-up-on-30th-anniversary-of-1987-crash-2017-10-19?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: What does the article say about the comparison? What do you think investors will do about the attention paid to this very public discussion?
eMarketer Releases New Worldwide Ad Spending Estimates
Description: Spending on paid media worldwide will increase 7.0% in 2017 to $584.14 billion Source: eMarker.com Date: Oct 16, 2017 Link: https://www.emarketer.com/Article/eMarketer-Releases-New-Worldwide-Ad-Spending-Estimates/1016621?ecid=NL1009 Questions for discussion: What do these figures tell investors? Which stocks do you think will partake in this predicted spending growth?
McDonald’s earnings: $1 drinks, premium sandwiches and digital will drive growth
Description: Analysts are bullish about McDonald’s thanks to value pricing, menu mix, technology initiatives and more Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Oct 20, 2017 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/mcdonalds-earnings-1-drinks-premium-sandwiches-and-digital-will-drive-growth-2017-10-19?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: Why are analysts bullish on McDonald’s? Do you agree with this assessment?
Cut in half: This retailer’s stock fell fast
Description: Shares of women’s apparel retailer J.Jill (JILL)plunged 50% Thursday after the company warned that sales would flag. The company said stores open at least a year may fall between 3% and 5% in the third quarter, and earnings would miss forecasts. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 13, 2017 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/12/investing/jjill-retail-sales-plunge/index.html Questions for discussion: What… Read more »
The Stock Market Charges Ahead, Despite the World’s Storms
Description: Hurricanes in North America, earthquakes in Latin America, tensions on the Korean Peninsula and political turbulence in the United States, Germany and Spain have produced little but shrugs on Wall Street. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Oct 13, 2017 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/13/business/mutfund/stock-market-calm-world.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fbusiness&action=click&contentCollection=business®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=10&pgtype=sectionfront Questions for discussion: What does the report say about market conditions and the reasons for… Read more »
Opinion: 12 things you can learn about investing from Nobel Prize winner Richard Thaler
Description: Tren Griffin notes that the economist is also a skilled professional investor Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Oct 09, 2017 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/12-things-you-can-learn-about-investing-from-nobel-prize-winner-richard-thaler-2017-10-09?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: What are the most useful ideas presented in this article for investors to weigh? What is your opinion of this field of economic theory as a tool for investors?
Is Amazon getting into the pharmacy business? This is what you need to know
Description: Drugstore chains and pharmacy-benefit managers are likely at risk, Wall Street analysts say Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Oct 14, 2017 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-amazon-getting-into-the-pharmacy-business-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-2017-10-09?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: Do you think this move would be good for the firm? What are the pros and cons from an investor’s point of view?
China’s tech stocks are partying like it’s 1999
Description: Shares in China’s biggest internet companies are on a tear this year, but some investors think things have gone too far. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 05, 2017 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/05/investing/china-tech-bubble/index.html Questions for discussion: What is the basis for concern with current stock valuations? Do you share this concern? Do you agree with… Read more »
Banks not named Wells Fargo are doing great
Description: Wells Fargo is still struggling to shake off a bad reputation it earned through numerous recent scandals. Senator Elizabeth Warren told CEO Tim Sloan at a hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday that he should be fired. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Oct 04, 2017 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/04/investing/banks-earnings-wells-fargo-jpmorgan-chase/index.html Questions for discussion: What are the concerns… Read more »
