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Capitalogix Commentary 08/16/09
The unemployment numbers came in slightly better than expected, and the market reacted very favorably. Then quietly, adjustments were made for other months, which were very unfavorable. Moreover, examining recent numbers a little closer suggests that some portion of the slowing growth of unemployment is probably due to the way the number is constructed. Some
What If You Outsourced Your Job Overseas?
News satire from The Onion. It is funny, well done, and like most good humor … it has an insightful kernel of truth. This one provides a different perspective on employment and outsourcing. More American Workers Outsourcing Own Jobs Overseas
Capitalogix Commentary 08/09/09
The rally continues, and the S&P 500 has gotten back above 1000. Pretty impressive on many fronts. How does it compare to other markets though? This chart shows how several other world markets have done so far in 2009. The strength of the rallies don’t make sense to me based on logic. But trends don’t
How Much Is a Burger at the Cowboys' New Stadium?
"Everything's bigger in Texas" takes on new meaning while touring the new Dallas Cowboys football stadium. The stadium cost over $1.1 billion to construct; and it makes a big statement. In addition to being massive (large enough that the Statue of Liberty would fit comfortably inside), the new structure is quite distinctive and technologically innovative.
A Trend-Following Book Worth Reading
People often ask me which trading books I'd recommend. I've read a lot of books about trading; and though some of them are good, only a handful stand out. Michael Covel wrote a couple of the trading books I consider worth reading. The first is called "Trend Following", and the second is called "The Complete
PC Prices - An Offer I Couldn't Refuse
Does it make sense to try and fix a broken PC? I used to think so; now I’m not so sure. I’m often early adopter of technology. That’s kind of code for “I’ve had to reformat my computer many times over many years”. And when it came to hardware, let’s just say that the local