Tesla’s New Electric Car

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Description: Tesla’s Elon Musk unveils the latest model of his electric car. This model has some outstanding features such as radar sensors and dual motors. Source: CBC Date: October 10, 2014 Video Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2549956732/ Questions for Discussion: Compare and contrast Tesla’s marketing strategy with that of other major automobile companies such as General Motors and Toyota?… Read more »

Netflix refuses to hand data to CRTC

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Description: In a move that can have strong implications for the internet media in Canada, Netflix refused to hand over information that the company considers sensitive – like the number of subscribers Netflix has in Canada, and how much money it earns from them – to Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Source: BNN Date:… Read more »

Staples closes 15 stores in Canada

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Description: In yet another setback for the retail sector, Staples Canada has closed 15 stores across Canada. As with Grand & Toy and Office Depot, Staples seems to be losing out to online companies such as Amazon.com. Source: BNN Date: October 01, 2014 Video Link: http://www.bnn.ca/News/2014/10/1/Staples-closes-15-stores-in-Canada.aspx Questions for Discussion: Will Staples too end up like… Read more »

Blackberry sells 200,000 passport smartphones within hours

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Description: John Chen, Blackberry CEO, announced that Blackberry’s latest smartphone Passport was sold out in 6 hours on its website and within 10 hours on Amazon.com. Blackberry says that this sale alone is enough to make this new device profitable. Source: BNN Date: September 26, 2014 Video Link: http://www.bnn.ca/News/2014/9/26/BlackBerry-sells-200000-Passports-making-smartphone-profitable.aspx Questions for Discussion: How would you… Read more »

Transformation of Xerox

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Description: Xerox has been one of the most successful global brands. However, given the increased competition in the technology industry, it has set about to transform itself to stay competitive. Source: CBC Date: September 15, 2014 Video Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2519524434/?page=2 Questions for Discussion: How has Xerox transformed itself over the years? Discuss how this transformation builds… Read more »

Alibaba’s Tremendous Start on the New York Stock Exchange

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Description: Alibaba, a Chinese e-commerce company, had an amazing opening to its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, making it one of the biggest U.S.-listed initial public offering in history. At its present market value, Alibaba is larger than some of the most successful technology companies in the U.S., such as eBay, Amazon… Read more »

Joe Oliver Cuts Employment Insurance Premiums to Spur Job Growth

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Description: In an effort to spur small businesses to increase hiring, Finance Minister, Joe Oliver, announced a cut in employment insurance premiums for small businesses. It is expected that this will reduce small businesses’ EI costs by 15 per cent. Source: CBC Date: September 11, 2014 Video Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2514908320/ Questions for Discussion: Will this cut… Read more »

Tim Cook Unveils the Apple Watch

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Description: Apple CEO, Tim Cook, unveiled the Apple watch. It will become available in stores in 2015. It continues Apple’s tradition of redefining the market segment. Source: CBC Date: September 09, 2014 Video Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2513236233/ Questions for Discussion: Like other Apple products, will the Apple watch also revolutionize the watch market? What makes the Apple… Read more »

Southwest Airlines looking to expand its flights to Canada

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Description: In a move that could shake the airline industry in Canada, the low-cost airline carrier Southwest airline plans to expand its services to U.S.–Canada routes. This will put pressure on Air Canada, Westjet and Porter airlines to bring down their prices. Source: BNN Date: July 26, 2014 Video and Text Link:http://www.bnn.ca/News/2014/7/26/Southwest-eyes-northern-push-threatening-Air-Canada-WestJet.aspx Questions for Discussion:… Read more »