Description: The news that Haven, the joint health-care venture between Amazon (AMZN), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B) and JPMorgan (JPM), will disband next month came as no surprise to many health care experts. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com – video report Date: Jan 04, 2021 Link: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/its-no-surprise-that-amazon-berkshire-jpm-health-venture-haven-is-disbanding-experts-213818212.html Questions for discussion: Why did Haven fail to disrupt the health care industry? How significant… Read more »
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Chinese electric car company Nio doubles deliveries in 2020 as local competition ramps up for Tesla
Description: BEIJING — China’s homegrown Tesla rivals are racking up sales in the world’s largest auto market. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Jan 04, 2021 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/04/chinese-electric-car-start-up-nio-doubles-deliveries-as-tesla-competition-rises.html Questions for discussion: How important do you think branding is for all of these competitors in the global market? Do you think Tesla remains a good investment at this… Read more »
How China’s economy bounced back one year after first Covid warning: CNBC After Hours
Description: How China’s economy bounced back one year after first Covid warning: CNBC After Hours Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Dec 30, 2020 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2020/12/30/how-chinas-economy-bounced-back-one-year-after-first-covid-warning-coronavirus-wuhan.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the highlights in this report. Which industries were hit worst of all by Covid-19? How do you think 2021 will play out around the world?
Tesla’s Musk claims ‘during dark days of Model 3’ he sought an Apple buyout
Description: Elon Musk on Tuesday wasn’t about to let Apple Inc, suck up all the oxygen on Wall Street, on the back of reports that the iPhone maker was again considering rolling out an electric vehicle of its own by 2024. Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Dec 22, 2020 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/teslas-musk-claims-during-dark-days-of-model-3-he-sought-an-apple-buyout-11608675875 Questions for discussion: Would a merger… Read more »
U.S., States Poised to Sue Facebook for Monopoly Abuse
Description: Facebook Inc. will soon be hit by federal and state antitrust lawsuits accusing the social media giant of abusing its dominance and thwarting competition, according to three people familiar with the matter. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Dec 07, 2020 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-07/u-s-states-poised-to-sue-facebook-for-monopoly-abuse?srnd=markets-vp Questions for discussion: What does the report say about why FB is a target of… Read more »
About 150 Cadillac dealers take GM buyouts rather than invest in EVs
Description: DETROIT – About 150 General Motors dealers have accepted buyouts and will stop selling Cadillacs as the Detroit automaker pivots the luxury brand to lead its all-electric vehicle efforts, a person familiar with the details confirmed to CNBC. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Dec 05, 2020 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/04/about-150-cadillac-dealers-take-gm-buyouts-rather-than-invest-in-evs.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail Questions for discussion: Explain why some dealerships… Read more »
‘I Don’t Wear a Mask’: the TikTok Confession That Left a Nurse Unemployed
Description: The user, who is responsible for treating cancer patients, was suspended after revealing that she does not follow health measures in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. Source: Entrepreneur.com Date: Dec 01, 2020 Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/360738?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email Questions for discussion: Do you think management handled this situation properly? How else could management have used this publicity… Read more »
How online marketplaces are helping entrepreneurs link to new and existing audiences
Description: Marketplaces help owners test market interest, expand their customer base and relieve them of the work of managing a site Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Nov 27, 2020 Link: https://financialpost.com/entrepreneur/how-online-marketplaces-are-helping-entrepreneurs-link-to-new-and-existing-audiences Questions for discussion: What does the article say to entrepreneurs looking to use online marketplaces effectively? What are the warnings to watch out for?
US telemedicine users will surpass 40 million this year
Description: This year, 41.7 million adults in the US will use telemedicine, representing 98.8% growth from a year prior, according to our latest estimates. Source: eMarketer.com Date: Nov 30, 2020 Link: https://www.emarketer.com/content/us-telemedicine-users-will-surpass-40-million-this-year?ecid=NL1001 Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the growth of telemedicine usage? How can this approach to medical service be better… Read more »
Zoom investors are looking to a post-pandemic 2021 even with current growth at over 300%
Description: Zoom is poised to show another monster quarter when it reports results on Monday, with sales growth expected to top 300% for a second straight period. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Nov 29, 2020 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/29/zoom-investors-look-to-post-pandemic-2021-even-with-big-q3-expected.html Questions for discussion: Explain the relationship of Zoom stock price to news releases about Covid-19 vaccines. What does… Read more »
