Description: Shares of the controversial retailer plunged on a lousy earnings report. Maybe the company would do better if it didn’t have such an exclusionary attitude. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: May 24, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/05/24/investing-the-buzz-abercrombie-fitch.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why did the stock fall? Who is at fault? Is this a buying opportunity?
Posts Tagged: Risk Management
H-P rally: Turnaround, or sugar high?
Description: Hewlett-Packard Co. was the star on Wall Street Thursday, as the stock rallied on the tech giant’s results despite a broad market slump — closing the day with its biggest one-day gain in more than a decade. Source: Marketwatch.com Date: May 23, 2013 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/h-p-rally-turnaround-or-sugar-high-2013-05-23?siteid=nwtwk Questions for Discussions: What is the basis for concern… Read more »
Nothing runs like a Deere (investor)
Description: Shares of Deere & Company are down after the company gave a cautious outlook due to the sluggish global economy and overly rainy conditions in the Midwest. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: May 15, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/05/15/investing-the-buzz-john-deere.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why are values of Deere stock under pressure? Do you agree that the… Read more »
Bond investors fear another 1994
Description: Some worry bond yields will surge — just like they did when OJ Simpson dominated the headlines — if the Fed tightens sooner rather than later. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: May 13, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/05/13/investing-the-buzz-us-bonds.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What are the concerns in the bond market? Do you believe the Fed will… Read more »
Facebook IPO put investors through 7 stages of grief
Description: One year after its IPO, Facebook remains a highly emotional investment. “Upset,” “optimistic,” “let down,” “hopeful” and “deceived” are just a few of the words MarketWatch readers used in an informal survey to describe their experience as a Facebook shareholder who bought in at the IPO. Source: Marketwatch.com Date: May 17, 2013 Link: http://blogs.marketwatch.com/thetell/2013/05/17/facebook-ipo-put-investors-through-7-stages-of-grief/… Read more »
Yahoo Board Approves Purchase of Tumblr, WSJ Journal Says
Description: Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)’s board has approved a $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr Inc., a service that hosts 108 million blogs, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: May 19, 2013 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-19/yahoo-board-approves-purchase-of-tumblr-wsj-journal-says.html Questions for Discussions: What is the logic behind this acquisition? How would you evaluate… Read more »
SodaStream loses its pop
Description: Shares of the do-it-at-home beverage maker fell even though earnings topped forecasts. Expectations were high and some think SodaStream is a fad. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: May 08, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/05/08/investing-the-buzz-sodastream.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why do you think the shares pulled back? Would you be an investor today? Financial Analysis, Company Analysis,… Read more »
Online Video-Ad Startups Rivaling Google Seen Near IPOs
Description: Demand for Web commercials played alongside video clips is fueling growth at marketing startups, putting such companies as Tremor Video Inc., YuMe Inc. and Adap.tv Inc. on course for initial public offerings this year. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: May 07, 2013 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-07/online-video-ad-startups-seen-near-ipos-challenging-google-tech.html Questions for Discussions: Do you think these IPOs are good investments? How… Read more »
Berkshire CEOs Spend Quietly, Match Buffett on Heinz
Description: Warren Buffett stole headlines when he committed $12.1 billion in a deal to take ketchup maker HJ Heinz Co. (HNZ) private this year. Managers at his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK/A) spent as much in 2012 while attracting less attention. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: May 10, 2013 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-10/berkshire-ceos-spend-quietly-match-buffett-on-heinz-deal.html Questions for Discussions: What does this report… Read more »
The AIG bailout worked
Description: Shares of AIG surged after the insurance giant reported better than expected earnings. Taxpayers and investors should be proud of AIG. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: May 03, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/05/03/investing-the-buzz-aig.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: How was AIG helped by the bailout? Do you think the AIG brand has recovered? What sort of investor… Read more »
