In the News- GM won't advertise in the 2013 Super Bowl May 18, 2012General Motors will not advertise during this year's Super Bowl game, the automaker said Friday. […]
- New York penthouse sells for a record $90 million May 18, 2012An unnamed buyer paid more than $90 million for a Midtown Manhattan penthouse, the highest price ever paid for a New York apartment, according to the building's developer. […]
- Stocks: Worst week of the year May 18, 2012Stocks closed out an ugly week. Despite initial euphoria surrounding Facebook's public debut, the social network's shares barely popped above its offering price and failed to inspire investors to buy into the broader market. […]
- Facebook trading sets record IPO volume May 18, 2012Facebook's stock market debut finally came and went -- but for all the breathless hype, shares ended right near their offering price. […]
- GM won't advertise in the 2013 Super Bowl May 18, 2012
Archive for June, 2009
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Amazon Gives Finger to Taxman
Posted on June 29, 2009 | No CommentsMany states are finding that they have a revenue shortfall. Like any government, many are jumping to the simple answer. Get tax revenue anywhere you can find! For many states,... -
Crunch Time
Posted on June 23, 2009 | 1 CommentIt’s crunch time at work. Actually it has been crunch time for a while. I have had to work, and make my staff work, for seven straight Saturdays. the strain... -
Is It a Market Reversal
Posted on June 22, 2009 | 1 CommentIs the turn I’ve been waiting for finally happening? The market has continued its downward trend that it started last week. The broad market was down almost 3% today. This... -
When You Never Fail …
Posted on June 18, 2009 | No CommentsYou are not taking enough risks. In a strange coincidence today, I talked about this very subject with three different people. One of these conversations was with a subordinate. Or... -
Is the Next Leg Down?
Posted on June 16, 2009 | No CommentsThe market had its second triple-digit-down day. After a 40% up move, the natural question is if the market is headed down from here. I’ve been waiting for the market... -
Who Should Pay for the Parade?
Posted on June 15, 2009 | 5 CommentsThere is a big controversy going on in Los Angeles over who should pay for the Lakers’ parade. The estimated cost is $2 million. The Lakers have already agreed to... -
Lakers Win Championship
Posted on June 14, 2009 | 3 CommentsTonight, the Lakers won their 15th championship in Los Angeles. It was Phil Jackson’s tenth championship and Kobe Bryant’s fourth. It was his first without Shaq. I love sports. ... -
Treasury Sale not Successful – Just the Beginning
Posted on June 10, 2009 | 1 CommentQuick lessons on treasuries. When the government wants to get more money it sells treasury bonds. The government needs to do this to fund any spending in excess of what... -
Oil Above $70 …
Posted on June 9, 2009 | No CommentsThis can’t be good. Oil has been on a tear from its lows in the mid thirties. Some would argue that this is a sign that the economy will turn... -
Time to Buy Ford
Posted on June 8, 2009 | 2 CommentsI’ve actually had several different people as me my opinion on Ford. In each case, the reason to buy was the same, it is the only of the big three...