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Jabberwocky Adhesive Tape

Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jubub bird, and shun The frumious Bandersnatch! — Lewis Carroll, Jabberwocky One Scratch Below More is revealed each and every day.  For instance, the St. … Continue reading

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Market Forces and Market Intervention

Stocks sprinted higher on Tuesday, releasing the pent up demand that developed over the long weekend.  The Dow rose 106 points.  According to several headlines we read, Dow stocks were boosted by strong housing and consumer confidence reports. Then, on … Continue reading

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Coming Uncorked

On Tuesday something incredible happened.  The Dow closed above 15,000 for the first time ever.  What a joy to be alive and bear witness to the great miracle of our time. Whereas just 100 years ago the new marvels were … Continue reading

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Fighting the Next War

The unemployment rate remains stubbornly high.  But other than that, the economy seems to be pleasantly improving.  Sure the dark clouds on the horizon from Cyprus could take some of the wind out of the stock market’s sails.  Nonetheless, the … Continue reading

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