The report from the BLS this morning threw some cold water on the euphoria of investors. Most were looking for this as a turning point in the jobs markets, especially looking at the recent trends. There were calls for the unemployment rate to drop to 9.4% and upwards of 200,000...
Some of the more interesting and important items for December 3rd :
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82 Sites Seized in U.S. Piracy Crackdown – WSJ.com – Federal authorities on Monday said they seized 82 Internet websites allegedly used to distribute counterfeit products as part of a...
The 6th Annual Podcast Awards are now in the voting stage. Amazingly, you have helped to put 2 of my podcasts in the running for an award. Now comes the part where you can vote for your favorite show and I hope that you will choose The Disciplined Investor and/or...
There were some very hearty sales in November – on a YoY basis. The standouts include Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) and Zumiez (ZUMZ).
Aeropostale (ARO) looks weak and their earnings report from last night provided evidence that their are somewhat out of style.
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The Fed Beige Book was released today, showing the activity in the various districts. What is nice to see is that most districts are seeing continuing growth. Good news.
Still, it begs the question as to why Mr. Bernanke felt it to be necessary to embark on a inflation raising campaign....
