Kraft Heinz reviews options for its Maxwell House coffee business, including possible sale, as looks to reshape its food empire

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Description: Kraft Heinz, the ailing food giant, has tapped investment bank Credit Suisse to review options for its Maxwell House coffee business, which could include a potential sale, people familiar with the matter tell CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Feb 24, 2019 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/24/kraft-heinz-reviews-options-for-maxwell-house-coffee-including-sale.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail Questions for discussion: What does the article say about… Read more »

The ‘great bull’ market is dead, says BofA analyst

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Description: Bank of America’s Michael Harnett writes that slowing growth, rising interest rates and too much debt killed the rally. The market that takes its place will feature lower returns in assets that suffered during the recovery. That means shifting focus to pharmaceutical companies and tech disruptors. The ‘great bull’ market is dead, says BofA… Read more »

Dodd-Frank is a disaster and won’t protect us from the next crisis, says…

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Description: Dan Gallagher, former SEC commissioner and now Mylan N.V. chief legal officer, discusses his views on banking regulations in the wake of the financial crisis. Dodd-Frank is a disaster and won’t protect us from the next crisis, says former SEC commissioner from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Sep 04, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/09/11/dodd-frank-is-a-disaster-and-wont-protect-us-from-the-next-crisis-says-former-sec-commissioner.html… Read more »

Tesla Has a Problem, and It’s Not the Model 3

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Description: With all the car-making troubles that are hounding Tesla Inc. these days — from the Model 3 bottlenecks to the furious cash burn — it’s easy to overlook the company’s SolarCity headache. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Apr 06, 2018 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-06/hidden-by-model-3-mess-tesla-s-other-problem-is-about-to-emerge Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the financial problems at Tesla? What are… Read more »

Remington Was Turned Down by 30 Lenders After School Shooting

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Description: For Remington Outdoor Co., one of the oldest firearms makers in the U.S., not even going bankrupt is easy these days. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Mar 29, 2018 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-29/gunmaker-gets-loan-from-jpmorgan-franklin-after-others-said-no Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the connection between financing and social issues facing managers? Which other industries do think might face similar… Read more »

Dow suddenly drops nearly 400 points

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Description: The “Fast Money” traders discuss the sudden drop in the Dow and what’s contributing to the post-close loss. Dow suddenly drops nearly 400 points from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Mar 01, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/02/28/dow-suddenly-drops-nearly-400-points.html Questions for discussion: Why did the Dow drop? Why is there so much volatility? What do you… Read more »

Rising inflation not enough to rattle stocks, says Bessemer’s…

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Description: Rebecca Patterson, chief investment officer at Bessemer Trust, discusses the broader market and rising interest rates with Brian Sullivan. Rising inflation not enough to rattle stocks, says Bessemer’s Rebecca Patterson from CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Feb 15, 2018 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/02/14/rising-inflation-not-enough-to-rattle-stocks-says-bessemers-rebecca-patterson.html Questions for discussion: What is Rebecca Patterson saying about inflation concerns… Read more »

Katzenberg’s Big Ask: $2 Billion for Short-Form Video Project

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Description: Jeffrey Katzenberg is trying to raise $2 billion for his new television start-up that will provide short-form content of premium quality for mobile devices. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Oct 02, 2017 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/02/business/dealbook/katzenberg-television-mobile.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FVenture%20Capital&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=collection Questions for discussion: What are the risks to investors, compared to traditional media platforms that exist today? Do you think this thinking… Read more »

Toys ‘R’ Us Is a Cautionary Tale for Technology

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Description: How about this setup for a joke: What does Toys “R” Us Inc. have in common with business software companies? Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Sep 21, 2017 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/gadfly/articles/2017-09-21/toys-r-us-is-a-cautionary-tale-for-technology-firms Questions for discussion: What does article say about the use of debt and the consequences? What should investors and financial managers take away from this report?