Introduction to Expected Value
This case discusses the probabilistic method of valuing stock options on the S&P 500 index.
PieSky Ventures
Clifford Smathers, Investment Executive of PieSky Ventures, must evaluate four new proposals to assess which one represents the best entrepreneurial opportunity.
The Client Who Fell Through the Cracks
When a client's portfolio did not perform as well as expected, Susan's manager told her to find a different benchmark and adjust the numbers. Susan does not want to do this. How can she find an effective response to her manager?
Computer Warehouse Group
After more than a decade of steady growth, the founder and CEO of Computer Warehouse Group, one of Nigeria's largest technology service providers, pondered whether to accept an offer from an international private equity firm.
Best Buy in 1996
In 1996, an analyst at a Boston-based buy side firm must determine BestBuy's investment potential. Should his analysis focus on reported earnings or on cash flows?
Coca Cola Vending Machine Program
This case follows the decision of Coca Cola to subsidize bottlers' vending machine purchases.
Lindt & Sprungli AG
Two investment bankers consider issuing a large bond to Lindt & Sprungli AG, in order to repurchase shares.
Restructuring Kraft
Kraft undergoes financial restructuring after investor Nelson Peltz acquires a 3% equity stake.
The Big News
This case presents data and regression analyses on the response of U.S. stock prices, interest rates and exchange rates to the change in non-farm payrolls, in order to analyze the market's response to macroeconomic news.