Description: The CEO of Novartis sits down with Fortune’s Susie Gharib and talks about how M&A’s help companies to develop innovative drugs faster. Source: Fortune.com Date: May 06, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1QnpHnu Questions for Discussions: Why is there more M&A interest in the pharmaceutical industry? Is this a good thing for the industry? How should investors… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Budgets
Air Ambulances Offer a Lifeline, and Then a Sky-High Bill
Description: Clarence W. Kendall, a rancher in Pearce, Ariz., was moving bales on top of a haystack when he fell eight feet and struck his head on the corner of a truck below. His health insurance covered most of the cost of treating the head trauma caused by the accident. But there was one bill,… Read more »
Expense Of Going Global Means Walgreens To Close 200 U.S. Stores
Description: Amid its international growth plan to cut $1.5 billion in costs, Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA)new management team led by Italian billionaire Stefano Pessina said 200 U.S. stores would close amid the restructuring and integration of two iconic brands. Source: Forbes.com Date: April 09, 2015 Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2015/04/09/expense-of-going-global-means-walgreens-to-close-200-u-s-stores/ Questions for Discussions: Why is Walgreens closing stores?… Read more »
Montreal’s David’s Tea brewing up U.S. IPO with US$75-million expansion plan
Description: Montreal-based David’s Tea will file for an initial public offering of its shares in the United States with an aim to raise US$75 million to fuel its North American expansion plans. Source: FinancialPost.com Date: April 06, 2015 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/montreals-davids-tea-brewing-up-u-s-ipo-with-us75-million-expansion-plan Questions for discussion: What are the positive aspects that make this IPO interesting to investors?… Read more »
Who Will Pay For McDonald’s Wage Hikes?
Description: If McDonald’s franchises follow the parent company – which recently hiked wages — and hike their own wages, some of them could soon be out of business. But before they close the door, they may lay-off many of their employees, who will end up paying for the wage hike. Source: Forbes.com Date: April 02,… Read more »
GM announces $5 billion stock buyback
Description: CEO Mary Barra outlined the stock buyback, as well as a new comprehensive capital allocation framework meant to put more money in shareholders’ pockets. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: March 09, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1A9zcfr Questions for Discussions: Why did GM go ahead with the buyback? Do you think it was a good decision… Read more »
Hasbro in talks to acquire DreamWorks Animation
Description: According to Deadline Hollywood, Hasbro is “deeply engaged” in talks to acquire the motion picture company DreamWorks, known for huge blockbuster animation movies like Shrek. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Nov 13, 2014 Link: http://for.tn/1xSIpJM Questions for Discussions: Does the acquisition make sense for these firms and for investors? Do you think investor… Read more »
Walmart Q3 Results Beat Street Expectations: Are They Sustainable?
Description: After seven long quarters of declines, for the third quarter of 2014, Walmart posted a modest increase of 0.5 percent in sales at U.S. stores open at least a year. Source: Forbes.com Date: Nov 13, 2014 Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/paularosenblum/2014/11/13/walmart-q3-results-beat-street-expectations-is-it-sustainable/ Questions for Discussions: What does the report say about Walmart financials today and looking ahead? Given… Read more »
Whole Foods reports 9% growth over last year
Description: Whole Food’s fiscal year culminated at the end of September, reporting “Record total sales of $3.3 billion, a 9% increase over the prior year.” Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Nov 06, 2014 Link: http://for.tn/1GuEyIx Questions for Discussions: How well has the firm performed financially? Do you think the firm still warrants a premium… Read more »
Americans sour on SodaStream
Description: Shares of the home carbonation machine maker sunk 21% to an all-time trading low Tuesday after the company released poor preliminary results for the third quarter. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: Oct 07, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2014/10/07/investing/sodastream-earnings-warnings/index.html?iid=HP_LN Questions for Discussions: Summarize the financial performance of the company from an investor’s point of view. What has happened? Do… Read more »
