Category Archives: Newsworthy Updates

Tweet –  Optimists’ view of what happens when Fed stops buying mortgages. We’ll soon find out. –  Market again applauds Berkshire’s addition to S&P 500. Some of our thoughts in the Wall Street Journal.

Tweet –  Our thoughts on Berkshire Hathaway shares being added to S&P 500. Long story short, it’s “good news for shareholders.” –  Gawande’s great Checklist Manifesto now #7 on NYT Bestsellers. Review. –  A rebound in factory orders works its way through the economy: WSJ.com – ‘Bullwhip’ Hits Firms As Growth Snaps Back

Tweet –  The IMF maintains its optimistic outlook: “Global recovery off to strong start” –  BW: Home Prices in 20 U.S. Cities Rose for Sixth Month. A good sign for the recovery.

Tweet –  (From @TMFGlobalGains on Twitter)  Business Week’s take on India vs. China and consumer spending. –  Signs of improvement in housing, despite today’s report.  Wall Street Journal: “Figures Mask Signs of Life in Housing.” –  Financial Times.  Calm returns to markets after US sell-off.  Global Markets Overview: Worries linger about the ultimate impact of […]

Tweet –  Twitter’s O.C. says an IPO is still “way out.” An interesting look at social media in today’s fin markets – is Twitter a bellwether? –  From Barron’s: Speculation abounds today as to the impact the MA Senate race will have on financial markets –  Warren Buffett on Kraft’s Cadbury buy: “I’ve got a […]