Description: ADVERTISING, journalism and technology continue to converge. The latest example: Vice Media’s acquisition of Carrot Creative, a digital agency that creates apps, websites and games for media companies and brands. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Dec 10, 2013 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/11/business/media/vice-media-buys-a-tech-company-to-experiment-with-content-distribution.html?hpw&rref=technology&_r=0 Questions for Discussions: Does this merger makes sense in your opinion? What is the direction Vice… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Cash Flow
Market up on good news? Pinch me!
Description: The jobs report was strong and the markets are celebrating. Sure, the Fed may taper sooner rather than later. But that’s not a bad thing as long as the economy is improving. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Dec 07, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/12/06/investing-the-buzz-taper-fed-markets-bernanke-quantitative-easing-jobs-economy.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Why did the stock market rally? How do… Read more »
Can Apple get back to $700?
Description: Apple is in the green for 2013 and shares are nearing $600 thanks to a reported China Mobile deal. But to get above its all-time high, Apple must innovate. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Dec 05, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/12/05/investing-buzz-apple-stock-china-mobile-deal.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: What are the arguments for expectations of higher stock highs… Read more »
Apple seen gaining from China, institutional investors
Description: The outlook for Apple Inc. getting a deal with China Mobile and more investment from institutional investors were reasons that UBS analyst Steven Milunovich gave for raising his rating on the iPhone maker on Tuesday. Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Dec 06, 2013 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/32674e58-5ea9-11e3-a001-00212803fad6/stitch?storyguid=8cdcc336-5c29-11e3-aa1f-00212803fad6&siteid=nwtwk Questions for Discussions: What is the basis for Steven Milunovich’s predictions… Read more »
The Ugly Numbers Behind Unbundled Cable TV
Description: If you’re a cable TV subscriber who grumbles about paying for dozens of channels your family never watches, a media analyst has a message: That cable bundle carries all sorts of unseen benefits. Source: BusinessWeek.com Date: Dec 06, 2013 Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-12-06/the-ugly-numbers-behind-unbundled-cable-tv#r=hpt-ls Questions for Discussions: Explain the arguments presented for and against bundling with respect… Read more »
Why my bank didn’t take TARP
Description: CEO of New York Community Bancorp Joseph Ficalora discusses the financial crisis and how the banking industry has changed since. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Nov 26, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/11/26/investing-new-york-community-bank-tarp-banking.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Why did some banks not take TARP? What does this report suggest about the risks taken by bank managers?
Hunger Games stock is ‘catching fire’
Description: The movie studio has figured out how to keep milking money out of successful franchises like the Hunger Games and Twilight. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Nov 22, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/11/22/investing-buzz-lionsgate-entertainment-hunger-games-catching-fire.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: What is the “formula” being used by studios like Lion’s Gate? Would you be a buyer of the stock… Read more »
How will the Herbalife battle end?
Description: Cristina Alesci reports on the performance of Herbalife. She speaks on Bloomberg Television’s “In The Loop.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Nov 22, 2013 Link: http://bloom.bg/18VYOzD#ooid=xncG9raDojHmeoHBjPmU0dC79osxQsKf Questions for Discussions: Explain why a leveraged buyout makes sense for Herbalife? What are the possible ending scenarios for Herbalife? Which do you think will… Read more »
Chegg wants to transform textbooks
Description: Chegg started as a hard-copy textbook rental website but has since grown to support students with more materials and digital resources. The CEO discusses the company’s strategy after its IPO. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Nov 11, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/11/13/investing-chegg-ceo-ipo-textbook-online-rental-education.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: How is the firm contributing to change in the education… Read more »
Microsoft is a better investment that Amazon: Blair
Description: Wedge Partners’ Brian Blair comments on today’s earnings reports from Microsoft and Amazon. He speaks with Jon Erlichman on Bloomberg Television’s “Bloomberg West.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Oct 24, 2013 Link: http://bloom.bg/1cgtSB9 Questions for Discussions: Summarize the reasons for Microsoft bullishness according to Brian Blair. Do you agree? Explain why… Read more »
