Monthly Archives: October, 2017
Growing Demand for Equipment Boosts Caterpillar
After a slump lasting for years after the financial crisis, it appears that Caterpillar is finally getting some of its momentum back. Sales are...
My Pick for the Next Federal Reserve Chief: A Gold Standard
If the decision were up to me to choose between current Federal Reserve governor Jerome Powell or Stanford University economics professor John Taylor as...
Where to Find Opportunity in a Follow the Leader Market
At Young’s World Money Forecast a few weeks back Dick wrote, “What we are looking at in 2017 is a “follow the leader” momentum...
Once Again McDonald’s Wins with Low Prices
McDonald's same store sales increased by 6% last quarter. The restaurant chain says its renewed focus on low prices drove that success. Annie Gasparro...
This Market is Smoking-Hot
Over the weekend I received a post-card sized mailer from a local realtor. She was reaching out to residents in my general neighborhood. She...