Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more.
Having slogged through several years of research on the many and complex causes of the financial crisis, I take it personally when people try to rewrite history and ignore what actually drove the events that led to the collapse.
That is our charge today, in response to the rather perplexing claim that the Federal Reserve caused the crisis — not because former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan irresponsibly kept rates low for too long, but rather because the Fed raised them…
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The amount of money spent on infrastructure, especially by these 10 countries that spend the most on infrastructure, is the best indicator of how dedicated countries are to their economies well-being. Besides having a major benefit to the community, infrastructure has always been contributing to…
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– globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com
Of all the ridiculous opinions as to why the US is not about to enter a recession, the Fed’s “Workhorse” Model is at the top of the list. Torsten Sløk, chief international economist at Deutsche Bank, is taking the optimistic route by drawing attention to a certain economic model that currently puts the chance of an imminent contraction in the single digits…
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This week’s installment of Essential Listening podcasts includes selections on the collapse of oil and commodity prices, behavioral biases, meditation and mindfulness, and more. Read more
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We had two more Buy List earnings reports this morning. Both Ford and Alliance Data Systems beat estimates, but ADS is getting hammered on poor guidance.
For Q4, Alliance Data Systems (ADS) earned $4.13 per share which beat estimates by two pennies. Revenues increased by 17.7% to $1.75 billion. That was just below forecast of $1…
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An incredibly telling story at Reuters about Morgan Stanley’s hedge fund conference in Palm Beach this past week, where enthusiasm and confidence seem to have fallen to an all-time low. And the weird thing is, this was supposed to be the environment in which the hedge fund industry shines – shorts working as well as longs, mass dispersion between winners and losers, etc…
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Uncle Sam wants his money. And with looming tax deadline on April 15th, let’s tackle a few things to think about! If you have more questions, feel free to drop me a line in the comments or on Twitter! Disclaimer: None of this is tax advice and any actions or changes you make must be made under the advisement of a licensed tax professional…
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Are you itching to undertake a renovation project just so you can inject some of your own ‘sweat equity’. You know, getting down and dirty, getting on the tools, saving a few bob by doing it yourself… good ole DIY? Doing the work yourself is a sure fire way to […]
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“I promise you Putin is a lot scarier than Megyn Kelly.” That’s fron Ted Cruz, who mocked Donald Trump for boycotting the last GOP debate before the Iowa caucuses. For anyone who somehow managed to miss it, Trump “isn’t bothering” with the event thanks to the fact that Fox anchor Megyn Kelly is one of the moderators…
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from Royalty Gateway http://www.royaltygateway.com/4-stocks-that-are-great-bargains-after-wall-streets-sell-off-more-549-pm-jan-28th/
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more.
Having slogged through several years of research on the many and complex causes of the financial crisis, I take it personally when people try to rewrite history and ignore what actually drove the events that led to the collapse.
That is our charge today, in response to the rather perplexing claim that the Federal Reserve caused the crisis — not because former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan irresponsibly kept rates low for too long, but rather because the Fed raised them…
Continue Reading On ritholtz.com »
The amount of money spent on infrastructure, especially by these 10 countries that spend the most on infrastructure, is the best indicator of how dedicated countries are to their economies well-being. Besides having a major benefit to the community, infrastructure has always been contributing to…
[[ This is a content summary only…
Continue Reading On insidermonkey.com »
– globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com
Of all the ridiculous opinions as to why the US is not about to enter a recession, the Fed’s “Workhorse” Model is at the top of the list. Torsten Sløk, chief international economist at Deutsche Bank, is taking the optimistic route by drawing attention to a certain economic model that currently puts the chance of an imminent contraction in the single digits…
Continue Reading On globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com »
This week’s installment of Essential Listening podcasts includes selections on the collapse of oil and commodity prices, behavioral biases, meditation and mindfulness, and more. Read more
Continue Reading On cfainstitute.org »
We had two more Buy List earnings reports this morning. Both Ford and Alliance Data Systems beat estimates, but ADS is getting hammered on poor guidance.
For Q4, Alliance Data Systems (ADS) earned $4.13 per share which beat estimates by two pennies. Revenues increased by 17.7% to $1.75 billion. That was just below forecast of $1…
Continue Reading On crossingwallstreet.com »
An incredibly telling story at Reuters about Morgan Stanley’s hedge fund conference in Palm Beach this past week, where enthusiasm and confidence seem to have fallen to an all-time low. And the weird thing is, this was supposed to be the environment in which the hedge fund industry shines – shorts working as well as longs, mass dispersion between winners and losers, etc…
Continue Reading On thereformedbroker.com »
– girlsjustwannahavefunds.com
Uncle Sam wants his money. And with looming tax deadline on April 15th, let’s tackle a few things to think about! If you have more questions, feel free to drop me a line in the comments or on Twitter! Disclaimer: None of this is tax advice and any actions or changes you make must be made under the advisement of a licensed tax professional…
Continue Reading On girlsjustwannahavefunds.com »
Are you itching to undertake a renovation project just so you can inject some of your own ‘sweat equity’. You know, getting down and dirty, getting on the tools, saving a few bob by doing it yourself… good ole DIY? Doing the work yourself is a sure fire way to […]
The post How much is Sweat Equity really costing you? appeared first on Chicks and Mortar.
Continue Reading On chicksandmortar.com.au »
“I promise you Putin is a lot scarier than Megyn Kelly.” That’s fron Ted Cruz, who mocked Donald Trump for boycotting the last GOP debate before the Iowa caucuses. For anyone who somehow managed to miss it, Trump “isn’t bothering” with the event thanks to the fact that Fox anchor Megyn Kelly is one of the moderators…
Continue Reading On zerohedge.com/ »
Disney Dream at Disney’s Private Island Castaway Cay
Kitchen organization is crucial when you have a family. It can make your life easier and less chaotic when you have a system for things.
It’s finally happening: after years of frustration over Barbie’s unrealistic figure, Mattel has unveiled one of the most groundbreaking makeovers in the history of the toy industry. The doll maker has unveiled three new body types – curvy, petite, and tall – and more than a handful of new skin tones representing an array of ethnicities…
