Ahead of the Tape
We’ve been discussing sentiment and volatility a lot lately. Some of our recent comments got picked up by Jesse Eisinger’s...
Who will influence coverage of the 2004 campaign (Who’s...
There’s little doubt that the Media’s coverage of the very close 2000 campaign influenced the outcome. That’s why as...
Quote of the day
William Safire has today’s political quote of the day: In answering the question, “Why did Dean lose,” Safire observes:...
Chart of the Week: Nasdaq Cumulative Up Down Volume
More up volume than down suggests buyers are still in control of the demand/supply battle. Other indicators are similarly Bullish: The...
WSJ: “Technology’s roar is back”
Lead paragraphs like this tend to make me a bit nervous . . . Sources: Intel, Yahoo and Apple Post Gains As the Tech Recovery Accelerates...
Cavuto on Fox
I’ll be on Fox news today at 4:15ish (Your World with Neil Cavuto) The topics will be the earnings season, market outlook for the...
Chart of the Week: Augmented Unemployment Rate
The Augmented Unemployment Rate reflects the discouraged, the underemployed, the part timers. It provides a more helpful macro view of...
Born Lucky, Live Long?
The Washington Post reports today that a Dutch study has found: “People who happen to be born in good economic times live longer...
Let’s play “Surprise the Economists!”
Here’s some of the responses from various Economists, via WSJ: “The payroll gain of 1,000 jobs is “quite shocking. …...
Competing on other than Price for Music Sales
Decommoditizing Commodity Products: We’ve been looking at price competition for retail music sales; I normally care very little...