Monthly Archives: July, 2014
How Much for a BTU?
Record low temperatures in much of the U.S. have kept air conditioners from running, and electricity demand low. The low demand, coupled with an inventory buildup running...
Piping Hot Growth
Four Percent! Can you believe it?
The first estimate of second quarter GDP growth was released this week and it came in at a piping...
Gut Check: Confidence Rises to Post Recession High
Consumer confidence has risen to another post-recession high. The Conference Board's Index of consumer confidence has nearly topped its historical mean, something it hasn't done...
Your Best One-Two Punch
For my money the best balanced fund combination is a 50/50 mix of Vanguard Wellesley and Wellington. For clients I prefer a mix of...
The Monday Melee: Euro Hits New 2014 Lows
What we're reading:
Mark Cuban talks before he thinks. On Tax Inversions: "If You Move Overseas, I’m Selling Your Stock" (MoneyBeat)
Talk about solar power. This...