Year: 2010

The REAL Numbers – Continuing Claims Hit RECORD HIGH

I know, we have all been so happy and full of optimism over the initial and continuing claims that we forgot to look at the fine print. But, who really needs to look at the details when the markets are moving in one direction regardless of the facts.

So, I thought...

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Links and Reading for January 13th

Some of the more interesting and important items for January 13th :

Obama to Announce Fee on 20 Banks to Recoup TARP (Update2) – Bloomberg.com – The move may have a bigger political than fiscal impact. By including it in the budget message that he will send to Congress next month,...

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Links and Reading for January 12th

Some of the more interesting and important items for January 12th :

6 jobless workers chase each opening – WOW. That is not even remotely funny
China moves to curb overheating – Raising rates on the short end of the curve to prevent housing bubble ( which already is occurring)
Delta,...

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Eco Charts: Trade Deficit and Import/Exports

The U.S. trade numbers showed a greater than expected increase in imports over exports by $34 billion. That was also disconcerting as we are still not exporting enough to get this economic recovery at the pace that some had expected. Maybe now someone should point out to them that a...

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Amgen (AMGN) – CEO Comments and Lowering Guidance

Amgen was put up one of the best ideas for 2010 by Blackrock’s Bob Dole this morning. At the same time, we seeing the following notes from the recent JP Morgan Healthcare Conference regarding Amgen (AMGN):

Amgen Plans To Remain Active In Acquisitions, Licensing
Amgen Ceo Sharer Says 2009 Eps Slightly...

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