Category Archives: Newsworthy Updates

-  Is the recent dip in spending, consumer confidence related to weather?  Interesting perspective from the Financial Times.
-  “Fed to Get $200 Billion Boost.” Bernanke says rates to stay low for now, but Treasury cash helps prepare for future hike
-  More big news out of Capitol Hill – “Financial Reform Bill Appears Likely.”  Could have [...]

-  Landmark news: Berkshire Hathaway joins S&P 500 today. Brings long-term value and stability to investors and the market.
-  What does Snowmaggedon mean for the economy?
-  Retail sales rose by 0.5% in January, inventories dropped in mixed news for economy.
-  FT: “Short View” w/ John Authers.  Panic in Greece subsides, Fed explains exit strategy, & [...]

-  When it comes time to tighten, the Fed will rely on new tools.  Bernanke to lay out strategy this week.
-  How do you access TV shows? Changing options for viewers have large implications for cable cos., content providers.
-  Fortune on Alan Greenspan – great context, particularly amid the recent confirmation hearings for Ben [...]

-  Wall Street Journal with big news from Buffett and Berkshire: selling $8B of debt.
-  American economic recovery seeing signs of improvement. Jobless rate falls to 9.7% (lowest in 5 months).

-  The commercial real estate dilemma.  CRE debt is looming problem, but how big and when? (From @CNNMoney on Twitter.)