Description: Given how things often go in Silicon Valley, Fitbit shouldn’t be here. It started selling wearable activity trackers when other hardware startups struggled for funding. Source: Forbes.com Date: Jan 08, 2016 Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/parmyolson/2016/01/08/fitbit-wearables-corporate-wellness/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize the reasons for the firm’s financial success. How secure is the connection with corporate wellness? Should the… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Cash Flow
Netflix’s Big Ambition for 2016: Serious Profits
Description: Netflix Inc., which delivered the best return of any stock in the S&P 500 last year, has ambitious plans for this year so it can produce something new next year: serious profits. Skybridge Capital Senior Portfolio Manager Troy Gayseki and Bloomberg’s Cory Johnson speak on “Bloomberg ‹GO›.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report… Read more »
Why Oil Still Matters to the Markets
Description: Bloomberg’s Joe Weisenthal talks about what he’s following ahead of today’s ‘What’d You Miss?’ Watch the show with Joe, Alix Steel and Scarlet Fu every weekday at 4 p.m. ET on Bloomberg. (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Jan 05, 2016 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2016-01-05/why-oil-still-matters-to-the-markets Questions for Discussions: What does the analysis suggest about… Read more »
Fitbit Plummets as Competition in Fitness Devices Heats Up
Description: Fitbit Inc., the maker of wearable health-tracking devices, fell to its lowest price since its initial public offering after introducing a new smartwatch — similar in design to Apple Inc.’s product — while companies such as Fossil Group and Under Armour Inc. debuted fitness devices at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Source: Bloomberg.com Date:… Read more »
Lululemon Athletica Inc shares rise as analyst predicts rebound in profit margins
Description: Lululemon Athletica Inc. shares gained as much as 7 per cent after Wells Fargo & Co. upgraded the stock, predicting that improvements the company has made to its supply chain should lower costs, reduce discounts and boost profit margins. Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Jan 05, 2016 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/investing/market-moves/lululemon-athletica-inc-shares-rise-as-analyst-predicts-rebound-in-profit-margins?__lsa=8e6e-c44b Questions for Discussions: Explain the dramatic change… Read more »
Spotify Could Face a $150 Million Lawsuit
Description: Spotify could face a $150 million lawsuit over claims of unpaid royalties Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Dec 30, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1mpBmbc Questions for Discussions: What are the issues in this case? Do you think that management has adequately prepared for this problem? Do you think this case will impact the company or… Read more »
Star Wars Video Games Generate Over $1 Billion in Sales
Description: Disney and Electronic Arts benefit from the success of J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens film through console and mobile game sales. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Dec 28, 2015 Link: http://fortune.com/2015/12/30/star-wars-video-game-sales/ Questions for discussion: What does this report suggest about revenue generation in this industry? Do you think any of the… Read more »
Online Surge Means Many Not-So-Happy Returns for Retailers
Description: A surge in online sales this holiday season is boosting expenses for some retailers as more shoppers return merchandise purchased with the click of a mouse. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Dec 28, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-12-29/online-surge-leads-to-many-not-so-happy-returns-for-retailers Questions for discussion: Summarize the financial issues related to online sales. How can merchants mitigate the financial costs?
Investors Celebrate, Skeptics Doubt DuPont-Dow Merger
Description: Shares of both companies jumped about 12% after the news. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Dec 08, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1NkrIha Questions for discussion: What does this merger suggest about the industry? Do you think it will be allowed to proceed?
What’s Zuckerberg Worth Without 99% of His Fortune?
Description: Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to donate 99 percent of his Facebook stock is setting new philanthropy standards. He’s starting young, and he’s structuring his Chan Zuckerberg Initiative as a limited liability corporation — meaning it can do more than just give to charity. Bloomberg’s Caleb Melby breaks down the estimated $45 billion gift. (Source: Bloomberg)… Read more »
