You would think 60 Tomahawk missiles into a Syrian airbase might cause some consternation in the world’s financial markets. I certainly thought so last night when the news came across the television. In fact, the first…
Thought Leadership
According the St. Louis Federal Reserve, the Gross State Product for Alabama in 2015 was $178.566 billion, in constant 2009 dollars. That is a fancy way of saying when adjusted for inflation using 2009 as the…
This week, you might think investors are agonizing over the particulars of the proposed healthcare legislation. Some might be; however, I would argue the details aren’t as important as the Administration’s ability to get legislation through…
Recently, a reporter buddy of mine in Birmingham asked me for a quote about the Fed’s recent rate hike. Did I think it adequate? Was it premature or overdue? That sort of thing. I have known…
This past week, Wendy’s announced plans to provide self-service kiosks to around 1,000 outlets across the country, roughly 15 percent of its restaurants. It beta tested the technology at select locations in central Ohio with good results.…
I apologize for not sending out a newsletter last week, but it wasn’t for the lack of effort. The truth of the matter is, at about 3:30 last Friday afternoon, I read what I had been…
I wish I had a dime for every time someone has told me they want to beat the markets without taking much or any risk. Who wouldn’t want that? All the gain without any of the…
Recently, I was a speaker for what they used to call “career day” at my daughter’s high school. They now call it Kaleidoscope, or something along those lines. Regardless, I talked about my job, gave some rudimentary…
Perhaps it is a little fitting the movie with the most Oscar nominations this year, with 14, is one entitled “La La Land.” By virtually all accounts, it is more than a fine film, but I…
One day this past week, I woke up in a bit of a funk. I felt like I had been juggling a couple dozen ping pong balls, and was in danger of letting some or all…