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Capitalogix Commentary 02/21/10
It seems like everywhere I look, there is bad news about the economy. Recently, however, venture capital and M&A activities have been picking-up. Both of those are early indicators of economic optimism. In addition, here are two other signs that economic winter may soon give way to spring. First, a Bankruptcy Partner in a major
Why Cloud Computing Irks Larry Ellison, But Benefits You.
The network is becoming the computer. Here is a short video that puts "Cloud Computing" in perspective. In it, Ellison jokes that someone decided to change the word "Internet" to "Cloud" because it was a lot easier than innovation. Microsoft is spending a lot of time and money to make sure it does better gaining
Capitalogix Commentary 02/14/10
The markets did rally, a little, last week. However, they are still beneath the overhead resistance and the longer-term downwards sloping trend-line. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been able to hold above the 10,000 level. Is that important? Does Dow 10,000 Really Mean Something? The WSJ published an article called "Milestone Figures Grab Attention,
Valentine's Day Cartoons as a Sign of the Times
It is often a bit of uneasy truth that spices up the best editorial cartoons. Here are a few cartoons that capture the spirit and sentiment underlying our economy and markets. Belt-tightening and under-employment are a focus when Cupid needs a pawnshop or gets laid-off. And it is tough to fix the structural issues
Helping Haiti Videos - Everybody Hurts and We Are the World 25
Here are two videos worth watching, in part for the music … and in part for their larger purpose. They were made to draw attention and raise funds to support humanitarian efforts in Haiti. The first is a remake of the R.E.M. classic, “Everybody Hurts”. Simon Cowell-produced it; and it is very well done. Here
Capitalogix Commentary 02/07/10
How easy will it be to pass the $3.8 Trillion Dollar Budget? Well, here is a chart that shows President Obama's Job Approval ratings. So, harder than it would have been. Perhaps this is a better graphic to explain what is happening. It is interesting that markets have gone up while President Obama's popularity continues