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Is it any wonder why so many investors, economists and strategists are confused? Here’s a news round up: Holiday sales forecasts...
“What do we do now?”
That’s the question Robert Redford asks no one in particular at the end of the movie “The Candidate.” (Redford plays a lawyer who...
Tax Cuts: Stock Market vs the Economy II
A few more thoughts regarding the impact of the Tax Cuts on the economy: My analysis suggests the Bush Tax package has emphasized (and...
WSJ: Wall Street Companies Dial Up India for Research Assistance
Another interesting article about the outsourcing/offshoring of white collar jobs: Wall Street Companies Dial Up India for Research...
Analyst Activism, Anyone?
Merrill lynch’s Steven Milunovich seen dabbling in hubris this morning, as he puts out a scathing “open letter” to...
Take the EU quiz
The BBC has a quiz about the EU: The Brussels brainbuster I got 5 out of 10 right — not bad for a Yank.
Magnatune: Music as Open Source Shareware (Music Business Model...
Last time we checked in on our Music Business Models, we were looking at Weedshare, a MLM/DRM/P2P method of promotion and distribution of...
Day Trading Makes a Comeback (whoopee!)
They’re back. The Wall Street Journal notes that the day traders have returned. Not in the same size and scope as during the bubble...
Kodak? Buh-Bye!
Eastman Kodak’s long slide to oblivion continues. Yesterday, they announced their Maginot Line in the sand: Hey, this digital...