Fri, 27 May 2011
Google introduces tap-to-pay technology. Hedge fund manager David Einhorn calls for Microsoft CEO Steve Balmer to step down. And Krispy Kreme reports its tenth consecutive quarter of same-store-sales growth. Our analysts tackle those topics and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks whistleblowers, Netflix, and must-see movies. |
Thu, 19 May 2011
LinkedIn has a big debut on Wall Street. Abercrombie & Fitch, Deere & Company, Dell, and Limited Brands report strong earnings. General Mills loads up on yogurt. And McDonald's responds to critics calling for Ronald McDonald to retire. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. Plus, we talk about the business of competition and the business of Jersey Boys with Todd Buchholz, author of Rush: Why You Need and Love the Rat Race. |
Fri, 13 May 2011
Microsoft bets big on Skype. Disney loses big on Mars. Big oil gets grilled over big tax breaks. Google unveils the Chromebook. And Facebook deals with a public relations fiasco. Plus, New York Times writer Diana Henriques, author of The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust, discusses how Bernie Madoff pulled off the biggest Ponzi scheme in history. |
Wed, 4 May 2011
What does the death of Osama bin Laden mean for investors? What was the most surprising thing about this year's Berkshire Hathaway meeting? Will thinking like an economist really improve your marriage? We tackle those questions and talk about the business of Buffett with Lou Ann Lofton, author of Warren Buffett Invests Like a Girl: And Why You Should, Too. Plus, Spousonomics author Jenny Anderson explains how using economics can help you improve your marriage. |