Karen Blumenthal, like most people, is mystified by the stock market. Just why is it, she wonders, that seemingly good news can send a stock plumme...
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Dec 17, 2009
jrdamo
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This book satisfied my desire for coffee. I read it during a long bus ride in rural China, where no one drinks coffee. Not hard to understand by any means. I think the author did a nice job of making financial markets interesting and accessible. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting a simple introduction to the stock market.
Jul 15, 2011
Eugene
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A rather objective look at the rhetoric-riddled world of equities. The author presents the history, facts and figures of the company, interviews key figures in the Starbucks hierarchy and various fund managers, and leaves the readers to form their own conclusions.
Oct 27, 2008
This is the story of a stock analyst following Starbucks stock over the course of a year. Interesting to see things from the perspective of Wall Street.
Feb 02, 2008
Melissa
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Yes, I was a Starbucks junkie. The book gave me insight to the "evil empire" in terms of its life on the stock market.
Nov 05, 2008
I am having to read this for a security regulations class- I'm unsure of how exciting it will be though...
Jun 11, 2010
Muhammad
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Grande Expectations claims to be the first book that follows the ups and downs of one stock over the course of a year. The chosen industry is one that is close to the hearts (and tummies) of investors worldwide, coffee company Starbucks. Perhaps the choice is such that the average reader will not have to drown himself in industry jargon. But the colourful character of its founder Charles Schultz could also be the other reason why the beverage company has been chosen as its subject, as you will s
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