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Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 5, 2008 at 8:47 AM EST

Layoffs Spread Beyond Autos And Retail (NT)(HPQ)(DELL)(WHR)

For awhile, analysts had hoped that the biggest layoffs in the economy would be restricted to already troubled industries including…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 5, 2008 at 5:58 AM EST

Suddenly, The World Is OK, The Worst Is Behind

Anyone looking at the stock market over the last week would assume that the global recession is over, the liquidity…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 4, 2008 at 7:06 AM EST

Dark Star Nouriel Roubini: China Will Fall Apart

Economist Nouriel Roubini has as dark a vision of the economy as any man with an IQ over 140. His…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Nov 2, 2008 at 6:23 PM EST

Will US Unemployment Hit 10%? (SHLD)(NCC)(GM)

The US unemployment rate in September was 6.1%. The consensus estimates are that the numbers will rise, but there are…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 30, 2008 at 7:00 PM EDT

A Prairie Fire Of Layoffs (MOT)(LM)(AB)(GS)(TWX)(GCI)(YHOO)(GM)(AXP)(ERTS)(WHR)

Many of the layoff announcements which came over the last several days were as unexpected as they were large. If…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 30, 2008 at 7:44 AM EDT

GDP: The Recession Is Upon Us

The Commerce Department gave the preliminary U.S. third quarter GDP, and it has come in at levels which finally reflect…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 30, 2008 at 5:11 AM EDT

As World Markets Rally, A Fog Of War Envelops Trading

When the stock markets around the world raced down earlier this month, there was some sense to it. The credit…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 29, 2008 at 1:25 PM EDT

Fed’s Comments Don’t Signal Negative GDP

The FOMC decision on interest rates was due at 2:15 PM EST, and we got a rate cut decision a…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 29, 2008 at 7:40 AM EDT

Durable Goods Somehow Show Upside Surpise

The Commerce Department has reported that Durable Goods for September have somehow managed to beat expectations this morning. While the…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 29, 2008 at 4:45 AM EDT

Faced With Spectre Of 1974, Fed May Make Radical Cut

The Fed may cut more than expected. Wall St. is hoping for half a point, but three-quarters may be more…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 28, 2008 at 9:10 AM EDT

Consumers, Hell, and No Handbasket

The Conference Board has released a dismal reading of Consumer Confidence. In fact, this looks like a record low. Consumer…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 28, 2008 at 5:21 AM EDT

Financial Crisis Cost Moves Toward $25 Trillion

No one with an abacus, a calculator, or a mainframe will ever know what the global credit crisis has cost…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 26, 2008 at 6:48 AM EDT

Companies Beyond Financial Sector Want Bailout Cash, A Bad Idea (C)(WFC)(NCC)(WB)

Too many mouths to feed. Someone will have to starve. Now that Henry Paulson has $700 billion and some discretion…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 24, 2008 at 6:25 AM EDT

Does The Dow Drop 1,000 Points?

The DJIA could drop 1,000 points today. Japan was down 10%. The sell-off rolled across Asia and then hit Europe.…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Oct 24, 2008 at 4:43 AM EDT

Recession Deepens: Another Five Million Unemployed And Bottom Fishing Becomes An Art

No matter where economists look there is no evidence that a recession in the US, EU, and Asia is doing…

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Layoffs Spread Beyond Autos And Retail (NT)(HPQ)(DELL)(WHR)

Suddenly, The World Is OK, The Worst Is Behind

Dark Star Nouriel Roubini: China Will Fall Apart

Will US Unemployment Hit 10%? (SHLD)(NCC)(GM)

A Prairie Fire Of Layoffs (MOT)(LM)(AB)(GS)(TWX)(GCI)(YHOO)(GM)(AXP)(ERTS)(WHR)

GDP: The Recession Is Upon Us

As World Markets Rally, A Fog Of War Envelops Trading

Fed’s Comments Don’t Signal Negative GDP

Durable Goods Somehow Show Upside Surpise

Faced With Spectre Of 1974, Fed May Make Radical Cut

Consumers, Hell, and No Handbasket

Financial Crisis Cost Moves Toward $25 Trillion

Companies Beyond Financial Sector Want Bailout Cash, A Bad Idea (C)(WFC)(NCC)(WB)

Does The Dow Drop 1,000 Points?

Recession Deepens: Another Five Million Unemployed And Bottom Fishing Becomes An Art

MISL Investors: Watch the FY27 Budget Bill Before the Next Rally

SMH Has Crushed the S&P 500 by 2,041% Over a Decade, But Recent 42% Rally Signals Dangerous Valuations

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Layoffs Spread Beyond Autos And Retail (NT)(HPQ)(DELL)(WHR)

Suddenly, The World Is OK, The Worst Is Behind

Dark Star Nouriel Roubini: China Will Fall Apart

Will US Unemployment Hit 10%? (SHLD)(NCC)(GM)

A Prairie Fire Of Layoffs (MOT)(LM)(AB)(GS)(TWX)(GCI)(YHOO)(GM)(AXP)(ERTS)(WHR)

GDP: The Recession Is Upon Us

As World Markets Rally, A Fog Of War Envelops Trading

Fed’s Comments Don’t Signal Negative GDP

Durable Goods Somehow Show Upside Surpise

Faced With Spectre Of 1974, Fed May Make Radical Cut

Consumers, Hell, and No Handbasket

Financial Crisis Cost Moves Toward $25 Trillion

Companies Beyond Financial Sector Want Bailout Cash, A Bad Idea (C)(WFC)(NCC)(WB)

Does The Dow Drop 1,000 Points?

Recession Deepens: Another Five Million Unemployed And Bottom Fishing Becomes An Art

MISL Investors: Watch the FY27 Budget Bill Before the Next Rally

SMH Has Crushed the S&P 500 by 2,041% Over a Decade, But Recent 42% Rally Signals Dangerous Valuations

This High-Yield Emerging Funds ETF Offers International Diversification

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