Researchers Wanted
Back in April, I mentioned I was considering hiring an intern for the office. That’s on hold — probably until the fall...
Researchers Wanted
Back in April, I mentioned I was considering hiring an intern for the office. That’s on hold — probably until the fall...
What Are You Doing with Your Stimulus Check?
Lifehacker has a poll asking people "What Are You Doing with Your Stimulus Check?" Over 60% said they are either saving it all,...
Withholding Tax Update: 23-Month Low
We have previously reviewed the Uncle Sam’s withholding tax data as a read into the overall health of the economy. The most recent...
Feds Expand Mortage Fraud Investigation
You mean not following Federal banking laws is a crime? Who knew?! "Federal agencies are intensifying a criminal investigation of...
Many States Are “In Recession”
Last week, we looked at Trimtab’s erroneous read of Federal Withholding Taxes. This week, let’s take a look at how the States...
Trimtabs Continues to Abuse Withholding Data
Yesterday’s Gartman Letter (TGL) featured a discussion about withholding tax data (via Trimtabs); I received several questions...
Disappearing Economic Indicators
First M3, now . . . Sometimes, when the data is (how shall we say this) less than delightful, politicians pressure bureaucracies to...
Quote of the Day: Uptick Rule
Straight dope: "To suggest that the removal of this rule is causing the markets to go down is to loudly announce ‘I...