Back on the air
After an extended absence (for familial reasons), we are back on the air. I have a backlog of posts to get to, so check back often...
The Zen of Trading
Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it . . . Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for...
In Memoriam: Harry Agdern
We lost a dear family member this week. In lieu of flowers, family members have requested donations be made to Myasthenia Gravis...
Album Sales Show 9.2% Increase In Quarter as Rebound Continues
Here’s yet another example of a story getting almost zero play (Thank goodness for the WSJ): Back in December 2003, we noted that...
Is “Dow Theory” Dead?
More terrific follow up on the Dow changes, courtesy of Briefing.com: Dow Theory Traditional Dow Theory was not developed by Charles Dow,...
More on Dow reshuffle
A terrific explanation of the history of Dow, and the significance of the changes, courtesy of Briefing.com: Dow Jones announced today...
Yields Away!
A friend writes: Here’s something that I think is really interesting: Only 9 times since 1977 has the yield on the 2-year Treasury...
What’s a Job Worth? $390,000
Michael Santoli of Barron’s makes an interesting observation: “To some, a new job is worth nothing more than the number...
WSJ: March Payrolls Growth Soars Above Economists’...
The WSJ does its monthly round up of Economists (before you take any of this as Gospel, remember this crew has been very wrong for about...
