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Its official, there will be no Black Friday or Christmas bonanza.
dtod.wordpress.com — The statistics are in, the large retail chains are reducing inventories by as much as 20% from their typical high level during the Christmas quarter. Of course this automatically means they will sell approximately 10-15% less then last year, as they have predetermined what they can possibly ... (more) Its official, there will be no Black Friday or Christmas ...
Estonia Brings First-Ever Insider Trading Case
Estonia Brings First-Ever Insider Trading Case
securitiesdocket.com — We haven’t updated the International Insider Trading Case Map in way too long but when we do, we’ll be adding Estonia to the list. Last week, Estonian prosecutors brought what is reported to be their first-ever insider trading case. Full details are available in this post on my ... (more) Estonia Brings First-Ever Insider Trading Case
Clive closes door on new investors
ft.com — Published: November 12 2009 23:17 | Last updated: November 12 2009 23:17 Clive Capital, the world’s largest commodity hedge fund, is shutting its doors to new investors just two years after its launch as raw materials have regained allure. The ... (more) Clive closes door on new investors
THE LLOYD’s Prayer
ritholtz.com — via Bill King, we get THE LLOYD’s Prayer: THE LLOYD’s Prayer Our Chairman, Who Art At Goldman, Blankfein Be Thy Name. The Rally’s Come. God’s Work Be Done On Earth As There’s No Fear Of Correction. Give Us ... (more) THE LLOYD’s Prayer
The Train People from Middle-earth...
The Train People from Middle-earth...
crowebar.blogspot.com — So, I mentioned this in my last post…I’m now a train rider! Not a hard core train rider; I actually only ride the metro for several stops before hopping off and dashing to my office. I must say, it feels like the “train people” are a whole different ... (more) The Train People from Middle-earth...
Barofsky Says TARP ‘Almost Certainly’ Will Bring Loss to U.S.
hf-implode.com — - Neil Barofsky, the special inspector general for the $700 billion U.S. financial-industry bailout, said the program will “almost certainly” result in a loss to taxpayers. “We need to temper or be realistic about our expectations, a dollar-for-dollar return is just highly unrealistic,” he ... (more) Barofsky Says TARP ‘Almost Certainly’ Will Bring Loss to ...
China's empty city - 10 Nov 09 (video)
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China's empty city - 10 Nov 09 (video)
youtube.com — China's economy is continuing to grow despite the global recession, helped by a massive government stimulus package of $585bn.But doubts remain whether such ... (more) China's empty city - 10 Nov 09 (video)
The Other Side Of China's 8% GDP "Growth": Ghost Cities
zerohedge.com — All those who have spent late hours playing SimCity 3000 and never understood why the damn thing would never get any people to move into it, will derive a deranged pleasure from the following clip. In China, where 8% GDP is guaranteed and has to be ... (more) The Other Side Of China's 8% GDP "Growth": Ghost Cities
Goodbye, Mr. TIPS?
Goodbye, Mr. TIPS?
krugman.blogs.nytimes.com — Puzzling interest rate movements. (more) Goodbye, Mr. TIPS?
Target's Black Friday prices are leaked
Target's Black Friday prices are leaked
pheedcontent.com — Black Friday, as the day after Thanksgiving has come to be known, is the day when most retailers get themselves back into the black. It is also a bargain-hunter's delight. In the age of Internet, several websites emerged dedicated to helping shoppers decide in front of which store to pitch ... (more) Target's Black Friday prices are leaked
NASA: Best New Evidence of Water on Moon
NASA: Best New Evidence of Water on Moon
cbsnews.com — Spacecraft that Crashed into Moon Yields Debris With Presence of Water (more) NASA: Best New Evidence of Water on Moon
Yes, We Need Big Banks
economicsofcontempt.blogspot.com — As I've said before, I think the idea that "too big to fail, too big to exist" idea is just silly—it betrays a fundamental lack of knowledge about the way modern financial markets work. The pundits who push this idea love to argue that banks don't ... (more) Yes, We Need Big Banks
The illusion of improving global imbalances
VoxEU.org — Richard Baldwin , Daria Taglioni , 14 November 2009 Global imbalances are shrinking at a fabulous rate. This column argues that these improvements are mostly illusory – the transitory side-effect of the greatest trade collapse the world has ever ... (more) The illusion of improving global imbalances
L.T., Rivers power Chargers to fourth straight victory
cbssports.com — LaDainia Tomlinson scored twice to continue his climb up the career rushing and scoring lists, and the San Diego Chargers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 31-23 on Sunday to pull into a tie atop the AFC West with the slumping Denver Broncos. (more) L.T., Rivers power Chargers to fourth straight victory
Malcolm Gladwell, Eclectic Detective
Malcolm Gladwell, Eclectic Detective
nytimes.com — The themes of this collection are a good way to characterize the author himself: a minor genius who unwittingly demonstrates the hazards of statistical reasoning. (more) Malcolm Gladwell, Eclectic Detective
Colts make Pats pay for Bill's unusually dumb decision
cbssports.com — The Colts refuse to lose. Bill Belichick and the Pats gamble on fourth down and lose, allowing Indy to pull out an improbable 35-34 win. Talk about a dumb decision by the coaching genius, Pete Prisco says. (more) Colts make Pats pay for Bill's unusually dumb decision
AmericanObserver: MultimediaFinal
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Ohno wins at short track World Cup
search.japantimes.co.jp — MARQUETTE, Mich. (AP) Apolo Anton Ohno is certainly going to the Winter Olympics. He's eager for the rest of the skating team to start preparing. Ohno won the 1,000 meters at the short track speedskating World Cup on Sunday, beating South Korea's Lee Jung Su in the final. It was the final day ... (more) Ohno wins at short track World Cup
Judge: Panthers clean up act, turn around season
cbssports.com — It's all coming together for the Panthers. Yes, the Panthers. Carolina is 4-5 after beating the Falcons and is a playoff dark horse. How did the Panthers turn it around? Limit turnovers, Clark Judge says. (more) Judge: Panthers clean up act, turn around season
An Open Letter To Harry Reid On Controlling Health Care Costs
dailymarkets.com — Dear Senator, I know you’re in a tough spot. It would be bad enough if you only had to get Ben Nelson, Evan Bayh, Mary Landrieu, and Blanche Lincoln on board, but anyone who has to kiss Joe Lieberman’s derriere deserves a congressional medal of honor. But Harry, you really need ... (more) An Open Letter To Harry Reid On Controlling Health Care ...
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