Description: Despite China’s economic slowdown—due in part to weaknesses in consumption and a trade war with the US—total media ad spending will increase 14.6% in 2019. Source: eMarketer.com Date: Mar 28, 2019 Link: https://www.emarketer.com/content/china-digital-ad-spending-2019?ecid=NL1001 Questions for discussion: What does this report tell investors interested in Chinese online businesses? Would you be buying today?
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First Nations group plans $6.8B bid for majority stake in Trans Mountain
Description: A First Nations consortium is planning to offer about $6.8 billion to buy a 51 per cent stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline, which the federal government purchased last year from Kinder Morgan Canada. Source: BNNBloomberg.com – video report Date: Mar 28, 2019 Link: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/first-nations-group-plans-6-8b-bid-for-majority-stake-in-trans-mountain-1.1236418 Questions for discussion: What are the issues for and… Read more »
These stocks are seen as a good bet when interest rates fall
Description: The Federal Reserve’s policy reversal on interest rates has driven benchmark yields to the lowest levels in more than a year. For stock investors, the falling rates environment is now favoring one particular sector: consumer staples. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Mar 27, 2019 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/27/these-stocks-are-seen-as-a-good-bet-when-interest-rates-fall.html Questions for discussion: Why are consumer staples favored… Read more »
Apple’s move into banking raises the bar for fintech, traditional credit cards
Description: Thanks to Apple, the iPhone is hardly used as a phone at all. The same thing may very well happen to our wallets — forcing established credit card companies to change the way they do business. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Mar 26, 2019 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/26/apples-move-into-banking-raises-the-bar-for-fintech-credit-cards.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail Questions for discussion: What are the competitive advantages… Read more »
Lululemon surges to record high after ‘near flawless execution’
Description: Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU.O 14.13%) shares soared to a record high on Thursday after the maker of upscale yogawear topped fourth-quarter estimates and its forecast eased concerns of decelerating sales. Source: BNNBloomberg.ca – video report Date: Mar 28, 2019 Link: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/lululemon-surges-to-record-high-after-near-flawless-execution-1.1236152 Questions for discussion: Explain the current valuation for the firm? Do you think the… Read more »
This time, an inverted yield curve suggests the stock market has already peaked, some analysts say
Description: 3 of past 7 recessions have seen stocks peak before recession takes hold Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Mar 29, 2019 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-time-an-inverted-yield-curve-suggests-the-stock-market-has-already-peaked-some-analysts-say-2019-03-28?mod=MW_home_top_stories Questions for discussion: Explain the thinking behind the different market predictions for the coming year. Explain what you think is going to happen?
The ETF Tax Dodge is Wall Street’s “Dirty Little Secret”
Description: One day last September an unidentified trader pumped more than $3 billion into a tech fund run by State Street Corp. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Mar 29, 2019 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2019-etf-tax-dodge-lets-investors-save-big/?srnd=businessweek-v2 Questions for discussion: What is motivating heartbeat trades? Should traders be concerned with this issue?
12 things you might have missed in budget 2019
Description: Here’s a look at the new measures you may have missed in budget 2019. Source: BNNBloomberg.com – video report Date: Mar 20, 2019 Link: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/12-things-you-might-have-missed-in-budget-2019-1.1231425 Questions for discussion: How will each of these items affect industries and investors? Do you think any of these decisions are noteworthy? Why?
10-year Treasury yield dives to the lowest in a year after Fed says no more rates hikes
Description: The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note dove to its lowest level since January 2018 after the Federal Reserve said that it’s no longer likely that it will hike rates again this year. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Mar 20, 2019 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/20/us-treasury-yields-tick-lower-ahead-of-fed-rate-decision.html Questions for discussion: What is the significance of this decision? How should… Read more »
Levi’s Raises $623 Million in Market Return as IPOs Heat Up
Description: More than 145 years after making the first pair of blue jeans, Levi Strauss & Co. is proving that investors are ready to buy into a company that wants to be known for more than just denim. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Mar 20, 2019 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-20/levi-s-set-for-return-to-public-market-as-ipo-action-heats-up Questions for discussion: Why was the IPO so successful? Do you… Read more »
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
- Introduction to Corporate Finance, Fourth Canadian Edition
Laurence Booth (University of Toronto), W. Sean Cleary (Queen's University ) - Investments: Analysis and Management, Third Canadian Edition
W. Sean Cleary (Queen's University), Charles P. Jones (North Carolina State Univ.)