Overview
10 Discussion #1
Communicating Financial Strategies and Results
- Reflecting on the financial communications (including as earnings calls and press releases) of the company Apple, how effective have the CEO and CFO been in conveying the company's financial health and strategic direction?
- Were they able to inspire confidence in the company’s capabilities and strategies while still delivering an honest and clear assessment of their challenges?
- Provide two examples to support your assessment. These can be from an earnings call, shareholder letter, or news article/interview.
- How has what you have learned about financial strategy and communication in this course impacted your ability to share ideas and engage in meaningful discussions with financial professionals in your own work?
#2 Discussion posts and trading activities for the class will take place in the Investment Game Workroom. Your required activity is outlined below:
- Submit a final synopsis on your performance the company Apple *
- Did anything surprise you about the way the market moved? Explain.
- What changes did you make to take advantage of market conditions?
- What did you learn from this experience about stock selection tools and methodologies?
- How can being an active follower of stock prices and market conditions help you become a better financial manager and business leader?