Five Things To Watch For This Month
Is Google Trying To Buy Yahoo?
There are initial rumblings that Google is interested in purchasing Yahoo. While the US government may try to block such a sale, some say this is Google’s ploy to drive up Yahoo’s stock to make it more expensive for Microsoft, who has long been rumored to be interested in buying Yahoo.
Herman Cain Selling A Tax Plan Like Pizza:
If nothing else, Herman Cain will be remembered for 9-9-9 and reminding us of the importance of having a memorable slogan and that the most attractive pricing for all products ends in a nine, not a five.
Netflix Underestimates The Fury Of The Consumer:
Subscribers lashed out at Netflix’s 60 percent price hike and a series of bungled marketing attempts to spin off its DVD division. The fury has resulted in over 800,000 subscriber cancellations with more expected. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said, “We became a symbol of the evil, greedy corporation.”
Buy 100 Shares of Groupon: Half Off Within The Next 24 Hours:
Groupon’s widely publicized IPO was introduced at a valuation price much lower than originally planned. One could say they are discounting the price in order for people to buy it.
Will Anyone Miss The NBA?
With parts of the schedule already cancelled, is the complete season in peril? The toll on the local restaurant, hospitality and retail sectors already hurting in this economy, are disastrous. Like other professional sports leagues that have experienced similar lockouts, all will eventually be resolved and the loving relationship between the team and its fans will return to normal – like nothing ever happened.
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