Yearly Archives: 2017

Apple’s Revenue Breakdown

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

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

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

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Here’s Why Super Bowl Ticket Prices Are So Low – Bloomberg

Published on Jan 31, 2017 Jan.31 — CAA Premium Experience Executive Robert Tuchman discusses demand for tickets for the Super Bowl and package deals for the big game in Houston. He speaks with Scarlet Fu on “Bloomberg Markets.”

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US Sector ETF Performance – Jan 31

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Global Risk Monitor – January 31

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The French Presidential Race: Who’s who?

Published on Jan 30, 2017 The Socialists The winner of the French socialist primary, Benoit Hamon, much to current Prime Minister Emmanuel Vall’s disappointment, will be the party’s presidential candidate. The main candidates have now been chosen for the two-round … Continue reading

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The Amazon Effect

But still lots of room for growth:

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French Oat-German Bund 10-year Spread

The spread on the French 10-year and German 10-year widened almost 10 bps this week and is now approaching 2014 highs.  François Fillon prospects in the betting markets dropped like a stone in the past week over the scandal his … Continue reading

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US Sector ETF Performance – Jan 27

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