Star Wars Video Games Generate Over $1 Billion in Sales

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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 »

Opinion: 5 black swans that could rock markets in 2016

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Description: What if Apple failed the next iPhone launch, or peace broke out in Syria? Source:  MarketWatch.com Date: Dec 28, 2015 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-black-swans-that-could-rock-markets-in-2016-2015-12-29 Questions for discussion:  What do you think of the risks associated with the scenarios presented? Do you agree with the analysis?