Posts Tagged: value

WeWork – Not a Surprising Demise To Some Analysts!

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According to CNN.com, WeWork, the beleaguered coworking space company, has filed for bankruptcy, marking a stunning downfall for what was once the world’s most valuable startup. Questions: 1. Around its peak, what was the company’s stock valued at? 2. WeWork plans to stay open and operational as it does what? 3. According to the article,… Read more »

Smart Thinking about Cryptocurrency

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According to Axios, cryto is no fad and it will change how, where and what people buy and sell.  Questions: According to the article, what is the unique investing relationship between millenials and cryptocurrency? According to the article, what is the relationship between crypto and blockchain? How is the value of crypto determined? If you… Read more »

Facebook’s Victory

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According to Reuters, Facebook hits $1 trillion value after the judge rejects antitrust complaints. Questions: Federal and state antitrust complaints sought to have Facebook sell what apps? Where did the judge find flaws in the arguments? What was the bright spot for the FTC in the case? Source: Bartz, D. and E. Culliford. (2021). Facebook… Read more »

Ramen Noodles are the new Prison Currency!

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At some state prisons, budget cuts have led to a reduction in the caliber and total number of meals that prisoners receive, which means that the practical value of ramen noodles have skyrocketed in their value as contra ban. Questions: 1. According to the article, why don’t prisoners stock up on Ramen, since it commands… Read more »

The Value of Newsjacking

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Newsjacking refers to the practice of capitalizing on the popularity of a news story to amplify your sales and marketing success. The term was popularized in David Meerman Scott’s book Newsjacking: How to Inject Your Ideas into a Breaking News Story and Generate Tons of Media Coverage. In this video, Christine Romans and PR expert… Read more »