Description: The U.S. economy and the stock market were booming on April 21, 1998, when the heaviest hitters of the Clinton administration met to discuss a controversial topic: whether the government should regulate a profitable but risky corner of the financial markets. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin, the former Goldman Sachs (GS) co-chairman, attended. So did… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Risk Management
Why Only One Top Banker Went to Jail for the Financial Crisis
Description: This article is a collaboration between The Times and ProPublica, the independent nonprofit investigative organization. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Apr 30, 2014 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/04/magazine/only-one-top-banker-jail-financial-crisis.html?ref=business Questions for discussion: Summarize the key commentary about the financial crisis. Do you think the authorities have done their jobs or that more needs to be done about those responsible?
Sen. Warren: Onus on you, Mr. Regulator
Description: Sen. Elizabeth Warren explains why financial regulators — including ones in her own party — need to get tougher with the U.S. banking system and says she has ‘a lot of tools in the toolbox’ to passing legislation. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Apr 24, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2014/04/25/elizabeth-warren-bank-regulators-finance-reform-congress-consumer-protection-financial-bureau.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Do you… Read more »
El-Erain fears ‘global recession’
Description: Chief Economic Adviser at Allianz Mohamed El-Erian says without a political solution in Ukraine, sanctions could lead to increased energy prices and a global recession. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: April 24, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2014/04/25/investing-russia-ukraine-economic-sanctions-global-markets-recession-risk.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Summarize Mohamed El-Erian’s concerns for the global economy. Do you agree with his analysis? How… Read more »
Caffeine jolt for Starbucks stock
Description: The cold weather may have hurt Starbucks rival Dunkin’ Donuts. But Starbucks had a strong quarter and is optimistic about the rest of 2014. And there’s talk it may want to buy a stake in SodaStream. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Apr 25, 2014 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2014/04/25/investing-the-buzz-starbucks-coffee-dunkin-donuts.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: Summarize the financial situation… Read more »
Shaq’s Still Scoring in Retirement
Description: After 19 seasons in the NBA, O’Neal retired in 2011. He was one of the most dominant big men in the history of the game, a 7-foot-1, 325-pound behemoth with quick feet and explosive power. He won four championships and a Most Valuable Player award, played in 15 All-Star games, scored 28,596 points, and… Read more »
Is Now A Good Time To Get Into Tech Stocks
Description: S&P Capital IQ ‘s Scott Kessler discusses the outlook for tech stocks with Julie Hyman on Bloomberg Television’s “Bottom Line.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: April 11, 2014 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/is-now-a-good-time-to-get-into-tech-stocks-5_ASoiGJSEKEF6Zaa6meIA.html Questions for Discussions: What does Scott Kessler have to say about tech stocks? Do you agree with his assessments?
Google Earnings Show Struggle With Shift to Mobile
Description: Google said yesterday that revenue, excluding sales passed on to partners, was $12.2 billion in the first quarter. Julie Hyman reports on Bloomberg Television’s “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Apr 17, 2014 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/google-earnings-show-struggle-with-shift-to-mobile-JbaMuBzyQmiMHIH8ceg2xQ.html Questions for Discussions: Summarize the financial information presented and the reasons provided. Do believe this… Read more »
Americans have fallen in love with real estate once again
Description: According to Gallup, Americans think real estate is the best long-term investment. Unfortunately, they’re wrong. Source: Fortune.com Date: Apr 18, 2014 Link: http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2014/04/18/real-estate-investment/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize the survey results presented. Explain them.
Bringing the Wal-Mart Edge to Financial Products
Description: Wal-Mart has a new way for consumers to send money across the U.S., with simple fees the retailer says cost as little as half as much as “similar offerings on the market.” Ironically, though, one of the other products it undercuts is also offered by Wal-Mart. Let me explain. Source: Businessweek.com Date: Apr 17, 2014… Read more »
