Monthly Archives: February 2013

Week in Review

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Weekend Lecture: Is Innovation Over?

Tyler Cowen, of George Mason University, and Bhaskar Chakravorti, of Tufts University, debate the proposition: Innovation is over. The discussion was moderated by Vijay Vaitheeswaran, Shanghai bureau chief for The Economist, at The Economist’s World in 2012 Festival on December … Continue reading

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U.S. Equity Sector ETF Weekly Performance – February 15

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Berlusconi’s incredible comeback – Economist

As Italy heads into an tightly-fought election battle between three very different candidates, we ask who stands a chance of winning and what Italy will need from its next leader – EconomistMagazine (click here if video is not observable)

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Daily Interest Rate Monitor – February 15

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Weekly Eurozone Watch – February 15

Key Data Points German 10-year Bund 4 bps higher; France no change in spread to the Bund; Belgium no change; Ireland 22 bps tighter; Italy 21 bps tighter; Spain 21 bps tighter; Portugal 40 bps tighter; Greece 6 bps tighter; … Continue reading

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What exactly does Warren Buffett own? – ReutersTV

With the news that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, along with 3G Capital, is buying H.J. Heinz Co., here’s a look at the Oracle of Omaha’s extensive portfolio. (February 14, 2013) – Reuters TV (click here if video is not observable)

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Gold: The Valentines Day Heartbreaker

If you are thinking about giving the sweetheart some gold for Valentines Day,  you may want to wait a few days.  This is one ugly chart and shows gold — in the form the GLD ETF — hanging by a … Continue reading

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Daily Interest Rate Monitor – February 14

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Nonlinear Thinking: iDoctors

One of our favorite technologies hits the mainstream media.   Revolutionary assuming the vested interests don’t squash it. Hat tip Larry Wagner! (click here if video is not observable)

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