Category Archives: MN Gordon

The Path of Least Resistance

The stock market hopped like a frog last week…jumping higher than in any week in over two years.  When the week was over, the DOW had climbed 5.4 percent, the S&P500 had climbed 5.6 percent, and the NASDAQ had climbed … Continue reading

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Independence Day Celebration

[Editor’s Note: Today we break from our customary observations on money and markets. Monday’s Independence Day, after all, and while we’re still hard at work, we hope you have already commenced your holiday weekend.  But before you hang out the … Continue reading

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Be Like Jimmy

The DOW jumped up 108 point yesterday.  The headlines offer many reasons why this is so.  But we don’t have time to consider them today.  For we have other points to ponder…like debt. You see, individuals and nations alike have … Continue reading

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Economic Panacea Unveiled

According to Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service, California’s credit rating is at a “crossroads.”  The new fiscal year will begin one week from today and there’s still no budget in place.  “If a budget is not adopted in time for … Continue reading

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