In the financial markets, change tends to be measured in one of two ways, numerically, that is, the Dow Jones was up 100 points today, or, as a percentage, the Dow Jones was up approximately 0.5%. While both methods of measurement say the same thing, under some circumstances they may not be immediately seen as … Continued
So began a 1923 magazine advertisement that became legendary. The ad was developed to sell a car, the Jordan “Playboy”. Previously, car ads concentrated on practicalities, such as engine size, the number of forward gears and special features. “Somewhere West of Laramie” changed all that, to highlight the automobile as a path to adventure, as … Continued
According to Wikipedia, corporate governance broadly refers to the mechanisms, processes and relations by which corporations are controlled and directed. Governance structures are intended to identify the distribution of rights and responsibilities among different stakeholders, including; boards of directors, management, employees, shareholders, creditors, auditors, regulators and others. Interest in the corporate governance practices of modern … Continued
It’s not a news flash that saving money is hard, really hard. There is plenty of advice around with a wide variety of suggestions. Anything you do to cut back can help. However, the biggest opportunity may lie with your biggest, overall, long term expense, your residence. Some things to consider. How much home do … Continued
Over the last several months there has been a lot of discussion regarding regulation. Much of the discussion has tended to focus on regulation as an instrument to further controversial policies. It is important to recognize that regulation is not inherently bad. Society needs constructive regulation in order to function and provide all parties with … Continued
California is seeing a marked improvement in the availability of water supplies, which has led several water agencies, including San Diego and Orange counties, to declare an end to drought conditions. The gains are significant. The early February survey, conducted by the California Department of Water Resources, indicated that the statewide snow pack stood at … Continued
Warren Buffett sent his letter to shareholders over the weekend. While there are so many factors that make him possibly the greatest investor, his ability to communicate with the masses has to be near the top of the list. While not everyone wants to read the entire 28 page letter (although I would recommend it), … Continued
The price of oil has proven to be remarkably difficult to predict. While the long term outlook is likely to reflect supply and demand, near-term fluctuations have been prone to sharp, often inexplicable price changes. For at least fifty years, conventional wisdom was focused on the eventual depletion of all known reserves and an ensuing … Continued
This quote, attributed to George Santayana, can be applicable to a wide range of human experiences and endeavors. While it is impossible to list all of them, recent press coverage of China’s air pollution problems represents an interesting example. China’s pollution crisis has been attributed to decades of unrestrained industrialization. While improving the economic outlook … Continued
With the resolution of the appropriate, legal path for the implementation of Brexit, the British House of Commons began debating the issue on January 31. It is currently expected that a final bill will be approved by early March, after which, negotiations with the European Union (EU) can commence. This process may take some time. … Continued
Unless the U.S. economy enters into an extended period of negative growth, Dow 100,000 is not a question of whether, but rather, when. The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 100 in January 1906, 1,000 in November 1972 and 10,000 in March of 1999. In mathematical terms, growth can be arithmetic, where gains are linear, or … Continued
The just played Super Bowl may well have been the most exciting in the games 51 year history. The biggest comeback in history! First Super Bowl to go into overtime! Hopefully, the last word on Inflategate. The game also has a useful lesson for investors. Don’t forget what got you there. When markets are going against … Continued
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