The Big Picture

Yesterday’s GDP number was a downside surprise — at least to some. I love when CNBC schedules mega-Bulls for Squawk...

All too frequently, decisions are made when none need to be. There is an old trading expression: "Don’t...

Back on Janaury 15th, we discussed that the iPod shuffle = new radio. I just discovered this interview with Emmis Communications CEO....

I spoke with Jim Welsh yesterday — he writes the The Financial Commentator out of Carlsbad, California. His views of the overall...

Iraq’s elections are 3 days away. Following our past Map obsessions, here is a similar graphic of where the voters are in...

I’ve been hearing a lot of chatter rationalizing the weak market the past few weeks – as well as euphoria for yesterday’s rally. I...

Crude has been rallying and is once again approaching $50 per barrel. The mild December lulled traders (who apparently forgot it gets...

I am NOT at all impressed with today’s bounce. Even though I mentioned yesterday I was making selective buys, I suspect...

I have to take issue with some of the economics I see discussed around town lately: Seasonality was preempted by an overextended Q4...

I have been meaning to follow up on an excellent chart from the WSJ. Also, I hear from D.C. that we have a strong dollar policy. Thank...