Monthly Archives: February 2017

Ten Strange Super Bowl Prop Bets

Posted on February 3, 2017 by macromon

The following is a list combined from the Inquistr and CBS Sports: The odds are 19 to one that some fan will troll Brady by tossing a deflated football to remind him of that debacle The odds for the term … Continue reading →

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Tweet of the Day: Wall Street Kicking Main Street’s Arse

Posted on February 3, 2017 by macromon

About that election to “drain the swamp”…. Dow is back at 20k. Biggest post-election winner among Dow constituents = Goldman. Biggest loser = Walmart. Joe Sixpack must be delighted. pic.twitter.com/MWhimsBQRS — John Authers (@johnauthers) February 3, 2017 Hat tip to … Continue reading →

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Why We Like The Atlanta Falcons

Posted on February 3, 2017 by macromon

True confession.  We love Tom Brady.   Second best QB of all-time,  just after Joe Cool, who, in four Super Bowl games,  started and won, threw for 83 of 122 passes for 1,142 yards and 11 touchdowns with no interceptions!   Won … Continue reading →

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Enjoying the Hot Tub, Kermit?

Posted on February 3, 2017 by macromon

You know, the old amphibian metaphor — intended to show that humans are sometimes unable to react well to gradual threats — about how a frog placed in boiling water will jump out, but a frog placed in cold water … Continue reading →

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QOTD: Vive La France!

Posted on February 3, 2017 by macromon

Maybe, just maybe, France will turn out to be the place where the populist tide is turned. – Philip Stephen, FT We concur!

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Why Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Did an About-Face on Trump – Bloomberg

Posted on February 2, 2017 by macromon

Feb.01 — Billionaire Ray Dalio, who in November was bullish on the incoming president’s ability to stimulate the economy, is now saying he’s more concerned that the damaging effects of Trump’s populist policies may overwhelm the benefits of his pro-business … Continue reading →

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Apple’s Revenue Breakdown

Posted on February 1, 2017 by macromon

Apple’s stock was up over 6 percent today.  Here is the breakdown by region and product.  Note, the continued decline in China and the 18 percent increase in services, which the market is all lathered up about.

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Will Fillon Scandal Boost Le Pen and Macron? – WSJ

Posted on February 1, 2017 by macromon

Published on Feb 1, 2017 He was the front-runner in the race to become France’s next president. But have allegations that François Fillon misused public funds created an opening for far-right leader Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron? WSJ’s … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Joe Nye, The Havard Guy

Posted on February 1, 2017 by macromon

Caligula made his horse a senator. Why? To show disdain for institutions  – Joe Nye

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