Description:  Dunkin’ Donuts has a successful IPO and Amazon simply continues to impress despite economic wariness. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 07/27/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/markets/2011/07/27/mkts_bh_amazon_dunkin.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the commentary made for each of these stocks. Would you advise investors to buy, sell or hold any of them?
Posts Tagged: Investing Strategies
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 »
The Forbes family’s big deal causes big trouble
Description: After default, emergency restructuring was needed to satisfy lenders. Source:Â Fortune.com Date: 07/28/2011 Link:Â http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2011/07/28/the-forbes-familys-big-deal-causes-big-trouble/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the financial condition of the firm. How would you advise management to deal with the current situation?
Why the Debt Crisis Is Even Worse Than You Think
Description: If Washington is deadlocked now, how will it deal with the much bigger debt problems that lurk in the decades to come? Source: Businessweek.com  Date: 07/27/2011 Link:  http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/why-the-debt-crisis-is-even-worse-than-you-think-07272011.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the key points made in the report. What are the implications for the economy? How should government manage the current situation?… Read more »
3 big stocks facing Borders-like trouble
Description: Borders Group Inc., like Blockbuster before it, failed to surprise Wall Street as it has limped into oblivion. The second-biggest U.S. bookstore chain won bankruptcy court approval last week to liquidate hundreds of stores in an attempt to bring in $175 million to satisfy its creditors. Source: Marketwatch.com  Date: 07/28/2011 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/3-big-names-about-to-go-bust-like-borders-2011-07-28 Questions… Read more »
BullHorn: Zillow stock for sale
Description:  There’s plenty of hype surrounding web services like Pandora, LinkedIn, and now Zillow. But can their business plans keep investors coming? Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 07/21/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/markets/2011/07/20/mkts_bh_zillow.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the commentary made for each of these stocks. Would you advise investors to buy, sell or hold any of them?
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 »
Nokia to Cut Costs More After Loss
Description: The two largest European makers of telecommunications equipment, Nokia and Ericsson, announced plans Thursday to continue or accelerate cost-cutting efforts in the face of rising competition, internal reorganizations and weak demand in North America. Source:Â NYTimes.com Date: 07/21/2011 Link:Â http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/22/technology/nokia-and-ericsson-announce-cost-cutting.html?ref=business Questions for discussion: How can management mitigate the stress on cash flow during this… Read more »
EBay Profit Drops After Acquisition Costs Eat Into Earnings
Description: After making at least nine acquisitions in the past year, EBay reported a drop in second-quarter net income and forecast modestly reduced earnings for the third quarter Source: Businessweek.com  Date: 07/21/2011 Link:  http://www.businessweek.com/technology/ebay-profit-drops-after-acquisition-costs-eat-into-earnings-07212011.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the key points made in the report. What are the implications for the firm? How should… Read more »
Time to buy News Corp.?
Description: If all strategic options are on the table for Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, there may be good money to be made on its shares. Source: Fortune.com  Date: 07/21/2011 Link: http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2011/07/21/time-to-buy-news-corp/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the key points made in the article. Would you buy the shares of News Corp. today?
