In the News- Nevada's triple economic whammy February 4, 2012The Great Recession has dealt Nevada a losing hand. […]
- Disney employees now allowed to grow beards February 4, 2012Mickey Mouse can finally grow that goatee he's always wanted. Until now, Disney parks and resort employees had been prohibited from growing beards and goatees. Starting Friday they may do so, so long as they're a quarter-inch or shorter. […]
- Auto stocks gain on jobs report. GM up 7% February 3, 2012Shares of General Motors and Ford surged on Friday following strong data on the U.S. job market. […]
- Dow at 4-year high, Nasdaq hits 11-year high February 3, 2012U.S. stocks rallied Friday, as investors cheered a much stronger-than-expected jobs report. […]
- Nevada's triple economic whammy February 4, 2012
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Intel Antitrust Ruling, Is Google Next?
Posted on May 14, 2009 | 1 CommentThe European Union announced an antitrust ruling against Intel today. The fine totals almost $1.5 billion. As a free market kind of guy, this ruling obviously bothers me. I... -
More Supply Equals Lower Prices
Posted on May 6, 2009 | No CommentsEconomics 101 people. I just heard a financial reporter, Diana Olick of CNBC, say that housing prices will rise when more people start putting their home on the market. To... -
Costco Hot Dogs
Posted on May 3, 2009 | 8 CommentsThe other day I went to Costco and bought a hot dog. For those that do not know, Costco Hot Dogs are one of the best deals around if you... -
Technology Brings Change and This is Good
Posted on April 22, 2009 | 6 CommentsI was listening to talk radio on my way home today (yes I know I am an old man) and the hosts were lamenting the rapid decline of local news... -
The Logic of Life – A Book Review
Posted on April 5, 2009 | No CommentsI recently read The Logic of Life: The Rational Economics of an Irrational World by Tim Harford. I generally really like these type of books, books that try to bring... -
Democrats Oppose Increasing Taxes on the Wealthy?
Posted on March 4, 2009 | 1 CommentHas the world gone mad? Today, several Democratic leaders seem ready to oppose the President on his proposed tax hikes on the wealthy. What the heck is the world coming... -
The Secular Bear Market
Posted on February 22, 2009 | 4 CommentsThis weekend, I thought about where I want to be invested over the next several years. I want to be building the foundation of my investment strategy now while we... -
Housing – The Party That Won’t Start
Posted on February 18, 2009 | 1 CommentToday, Obama announced his housing rescue plan. It basically boiled down helping out “responsible” home builders by giving them access to low cost financing so long as they are not... -
The Double Journey Stimulus Plan
Posted on February 2, 2009 | 1 CommentBefore I write this post, I will admit I have not read in detail the plan in front of Congress. Part of this is my cynicism. I know I will... -
Unprecedented Events Makes Prediction Impossible
Posted on January 7, 2009 | No CommentsI obviously follow the market and the economy quite closely. The thing that you hear most often these days are comparisons to previous bear markets. I cannot turn on CNBC...