Category Archives: Video

A Humpback Gives Thanks

Posted on November 9, 2012 by macromon

This is incredible.  Very uplifting. Michael Fishbach narrates his encounter with a humpback whale entangled in a fishing net. Gershon Cohen and he have founded The Great Whale Conservancy to protect whales. http://www.greatwhaleconservancy.org, is their website, or go to gwc’s … Continue reading →

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Crunch time in DC, Beijing and Athens – Reuters

Posted on November 5, 2012 by macromon

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Picture of the Day: ‘Cause Baby, You’re a Firework

Posted on November 3, 2012 by macromon

Thank goodness it will be over Tuesday night.  Or will it? (click here if photo and video are not observable)

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Julian Robertson on CNBC

Posted on October 24, 2012 by macromon

Maria interviews the “Great One.”    Money quotes, “I think our economy and some of the things overseas are having a big effect on investors,” Robertson said. “I think right now a lot of very good investors have become so frightened … Continue reading →

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Are Economists and Market Stategists Next?

Posted on October 22, 2012 by macromon

We don’t want to make light of the loss of life but we find this story incredible.  Prison for Italian scientists for getting the L’Aquila 2009 earthquate wrong, which left 309 people dead. Six Italian scientists and a government official … Continue reading →

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60 Minutes: Greg Smith, Goldman, & Muppets

Posted on October 22, 2012 by macromon

In case you missed last night’s 60 Minutes interview with former Goldman Sachs investment banker, Greg Smith, click here. When people leave Goldman, they tend to do it quietly. Though the firm’s gold-plated reputation took a big hit after the … Continue reading →

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All Eyes on China Growth – Reuters

Posted on October 14, 2012 by macromon

China’s Q3 GDP data due Thursday could send further worrying signals about the world’s second largest economy, just as a new leadership is poised to take the helm. Tara Joseph reports. – ReutersVideo Money quote: …It is very clear the … Continue reading →

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The Next Stimulus: More Holidays?

Posted on October 13, 2012 by macromon

Interesting take from Fareed that holidays can generate more consumer spending and the U.S. takes the least amount of holidays among the global community. This brings up an interesting story about how FDR,  in 1939,  changed the Thanksgiving holiday from … Continue reading →

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Weekend At the Movies: Lincoln

Posted on September 28, 2012 by macromon

Wow!  This looks good. Steven Spielberg directs Daniel Day-Lewis as President Abraham Lincoln and Sally Field as Mary Todd.   To be released in November. (click here if video is not observable)

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QE3 Will Complicate Global Food Crisis

Posted on September 13, 2012 by macromon

There is no doubt in our minds that some of the QE3 liquidity will leak into agricultural commodities.  In addition, a portfolio reallocation will take place as investors look to protect their purchasing power through buying finite “things.” This will … Continue reading →

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