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An Open Letter to the President of the United States

Aug 11, 2011

Dear Mr. President,

It may be said objectively that the events of the past week have humiliated our great nation.

I can’t think of anything that could wound the pride or degrade the character of the most powerful nation on earth more than having our debt downgraded.

Hardly a day has gone by when we haven’t read or heard a report of some third rate country lecturing us on how to manage our finances. Every time it happens, our respect around the world is diminished.

I can’t imagine how bitter of a pill it is to swallow to have our nations debt downgraded during your watch. It is a scarlet letter you will have to wear for the rest of your life.

But there is nothing you can do about that now. The past is the past. What this country needs is for you to focus on the future.

Grandma & Grandpa Go Buck-Wild

Apr 07, 2008

OPEN: NOVEMBER 2006: A elderly married couple who can pass for caring grandparents are sitting inside a luxurious conference room waiting for a meeting to begin. The man (a Bed Stein look-a-like) is whispering to his wife (a Barbara Bush look-a-like) in hushed but forceful tones. It’s clear they are talking about something important. MAN: … Continue reading “Grandma & Grandpa Go Buck-Wild”

Want to know how to spot the start of a bear market? Take a look at Wachovia’s Purchase of Golden West

May 12, 2006

THERE ARE 3 PROVEN WAYS TO TELL WHEN A BULL MARKET IS OVER At least that’s what the old times used to tell me when I was a young buck on the Street. Of course I never listened to them at the time – you have to remember, back in my 20’s I happened to … Continue reading “Want to know how to spot the start of a bear market? Take a look at Wachovia’s Purchase of Golden West”

China, Trade Deficits and You…

Apr 14, 2006

Here are some thoughts from our readers: Paul D. has this to say: “I disagree with your report that deficits are good for the home country. We have not improved our employment picture significantly and we are saddled with a huge debt which has to be paid, and presently there is no effort by our … Continue reading “China, Trade Deficits and You…”

Forget what everybody else is telling you and sell your shares in Google right now at $416.

Dec 15, 2005

Forget what everybody
else is telling you and sell your shares in Google right now at
$416.

Heck, you might even consider going short.

— By Dylan Jovine

Today, Alan Greenspan may just to do Michael Jackson’s Moonwalk.

Dec 01, 2005

Today, Alan Greenspan may just to do Michael Jackson’s Moonwalk.

Go figure.

— By Dylan Jovine

The Incredible Shrinking Industy (and how you can profit)…

Aug 19, 2005

Ever since the Beanie
Babies craze peaked in 2000 it’s been all downhill for the
Collectibles industry which has shrunk by almost half.

Fortunately for our members there is massive profit to be had
in the midst of all the destruction.

–By Dylan Jovine

Detroit Brings Out the Gimp

Jul 29, 2005

Watching Detroit this
past year has been truly painful. First they do a “Cocoon” and
bring out the old guard.

If that wasn’t bad enough, it seems that they decided to bring
out the gimp.

— By Dylan P. Jovine

"Daytrading" Your House

May 27, 2005

In the face of rising
interest rates already inflated American home prices are likely
to fall.

How it may be possible to hedge your home’s paper profit without
ever renting a moving van.

–By Dylan Jovine

After ten strong years at the helm of the World Bank, James Wolfensohn announced plans to step down on May 31 of this year. You’ll never guess who’s on the short list to replace him.

Mar 04, 2005

After ten strong years
at the helm of the World Bank, James Wolfensohn announced plans to
step down on May 31 of this year.

You’ll never guess who’s on the short list to replace him.