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 »
Posts Tagged: Cash Flow
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 »
Lululemon Athletica Inc rebounds after yoga-wear maker reassures investors that problems are temporary
Description: Canadian yogawear retailer Lululemon Athletica Inc forecast earnings and revenue below expectations on Thursday, but its shares rose after executives said the weak outlook was largely due to temporary West Coast port delays and currency factors. The stock was up 6.2% at US$64.73 in morning trading, with investors reassured that the outlook did not… 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 »
Investing in oil can cause pain now but produce profits later
Description: Your patience will be rewarded if you can wait as long as a year Source: Marketwatch.com Date: Jan 08, 2015 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/investing-in-oil-can-cause-pain-now-but-produce-profits-later-2015-01-08 Questions for Discussions: Summarize the investment play suggested to investors. Do you agree with this line of thinking?
‘The Colbert Report’ leaves us 5 important investing rules to live by
Description: Sound investing is partly about uncovering ‘truthiness’ Source: Marketwatch.com Date: Dec 17, 2014 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-colbert-report-leaves-us-5-important-investing-rules-to-live-by-2014-12-17?mod=MW_video_trending Questions for Discussions: Summarize the key ideas suggested to investors. Which do you think is most relevant today?
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 »
Fiat Chrysler to spin-off Ferrari
Description: Fiat Chrysler announced Wednesday it’s spinning off its famous luxury car brand Ferrari into an independent company – listing 10 percent of the stock on the market and distributing the remaining 90 percent to its shareholders. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Oct 29, 2014 Link: http://for.tn/1vhz0IF Questions for Discussions: Why did Fiat spin… Read more »
