Several years ago, John purchased 2,000 shares of Red Corporation's § 1244 stock from Mark for $40,000. Last year, John sold one-half of his Red Corporation stock to Mike for $12,000. During the current year, John sold the remaining Red Corporation stock for $3,000. John has a $17,000 ($3,000 – $20,000) ordinary loss for the current year. What's amount of loss can John can deduct for the current year?

Anheuser-busch inbev is considering you for an entry-level brand management position. you have been asked to prepare an analysis of the u.s. craft beer industry as part of the selection process. prepare a 3-5 page report that includes a description of the industry’s strategically relevant macro-environmental components, evaluates competition in the industry, assesses drivers of change and industry dynamics, and lists industry key success factors. the company’s management also asks that you propose the basic elements of a strategic action plan that will allow the company to improve its competitive position in the market for craft beer. you must provide a heading in your report for each of the required elements of the assignment.