Description: A proposed pipeline stretching from Canada to the United States may contribute to a rise in the nation’s prices for oil, and has the potential to significantly change the landscape of the market. Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 10/28/2011 Link:  http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cross-border-pipeline-may-change-oils-landscape-2011-10-28 Questions for discussion: Summarize the main points presented in this report. Do you agree with… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Commodities
Green Mountain’s short problem
Description:  Shares of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, maker of the popular K-Cup, have plunged after hedge fund manager David Einhorn recommended shorting it. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 10/21/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2011/10/21/n_bz_gmcr.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Explain the impact David Einhorn`s position has had on Green Mountain. What is a “momentum“ stock? Where do you think… Read more »
Wedding bands from aerospace metal
Description:  The recession led jewelry designer Scott Kay to use cobalt, an affordable metal popular with the space industry. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 10/14/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/smallbusiness/2011/10/12/smb_sbt_scott_kay.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: What does this report suggest about consumer perceptions of traditional metals used for jewelry such as gold, silver, and platinum? How might this change… Read more »
Canadian dollar’s drop may outpace Aussie, krone
Description:Â Commodity currencies under pressure along with global growth Source:Â Marketwatch.com Date: 10/07/2011 Link:Â http://www.marketwatch.com/story/canadian-dollars-drop-may-outpace-aussie-krone-2011-10-05?link=mw_home_kiosk Questions for discussion: Why have so-called commodity currencies fallen? Do you agree with the forecasts presented in this report? How can company financial managers and investors mitigate their risk in these times?
Copper, coal: crystal balls for the global economy
Description: Copper, coal and other industrial commodities can be great tools for predicting economic prospects and right now they’re offering a gloomy outlook, but a closer analysis shows a glimmer of hope as the world struggles to avoid recession. Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 09/23/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/copper-coal-crystal-balls-for-the-global-economy-2011-09-23?siteid=nwtwk Questions for discussion: Summarize the predictive nature of commodities, as… Read more »
Yergin on Energy 2.0
Description:  Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dan Yergin says the global supply of oil and gas has risen in the last 20 years, defying the predictions of “peak oil” theorists. In the Big Interview with WSJ’s David Wessel, he looks at the world’s energy future. Source: Moneywatch.com – video report Date: 09/17/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/yergin-on-energy-20/75F18B14-7BD4-45F5-A3E1-1CF6B4E28B1A Questions for discussion:… Read more »
Inside the hottest gold market in town
Description:  NNi’s Felicia Taylor spends the day with gold traders in the NYMEX, during the markets’ roller-coaster week. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 08/12/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2011/08/12/n_nymex_taylor.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Describe the mechanics of gold trading. What is the reason for the sudden increase in demand? When will this trend stop? How can investors play… Read more »
Exxon Mobil’s huge profit not enough
Description: The oil giant’s earnings increased 41% to $10.7 billion but missed forecasts. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 07/28/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/markets/2011/07/28/mkts_am_exxon.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the reasons for Exxon Mobil’s financial situation. Given the investment decisions and energy pricing, what does the report suggest about the future of the company and industry? Would you… Read more »
News Hub: Dow Steamrolled by Caterpillar
Description: Blue chips slipped, but finished with a strong weekly advance, as investors weighed Caterpillar’s disappointing results against a new agreement on a Greek financing plan. Laura Mandaro has details. Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: 07/22/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/news-hub–dow-steamrolled-by-caterpillar/D5F42C53-7D15-422C-AE7C-C14485D2E16E Questions for discussion: Summarize the significance of Caterpillar’s results and stock movement. What does the continuing… Read more »
Sino-Forest fire singes bubble king Paulson
Description: The biggest loser in the latest apparent Chinese reverse merger fraud is John Paulson. Source: Fortune.com Date: 06/03/2011 Link: http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2011/06/03/sino-forest-fire-singes-bubble-king-paulson/ Questions for discussion: Summarize reasons for the dramatic fall in share value. Do you think there might be illegal activity on somebody’s part? How might the firm mitigate this publicity?
