Yes, Snapchat Turned Down Billions And Here Is Why We Are All Wrong About That Decision
Article By:
Hillel Fuld
Read
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 6:00 PM EDT
Snapchat, the mobile app that allows you to share temporary pictures that evaporate after a set time period, turned down a $3 billion offer form Facebook, and possibly a $4 billion offer from Google.
Public Banking In Costa Rica: A Remarkable Little-known Model
Article By:
Ellen Brown
Read
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 4:18 PM EDT
Costa Rica the only country in the region in which public banking clearly predominates.
Italian Authorities 'Raid' Apple HQ After $1.4bn Tax Fraud Allegations
Article By:
Tyler Durden
Read
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 12:41 PM EDT
Does Apple's complicated tax scheme include fraud or are authorities getting desperate? Will tax laws start to change; will loopholes be closed?
Venezuela Dispatches Army To Enforce Appliance "Fair Price" Ceiling After Looting Ensues
Article By:
Tyler Durden
Read
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 3:35 PM EDT
Venezuela, a socialist paradise, needs an army to enforce its "fair prices."
Coming Week Market Movers: “Bearish” Good News Vs. Bullish Taper Delay Hopes
Article By:
Cliff Wachtel
Read
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 12:43 PM EDT
Summarizing our weekly analysts’ meeting conclusions. Our ideas pertain to liquid global asset markets, particularly currencies, equities, commodities and bond markets.
Alan Greenspan: Self-Regulation Works Perfectly In My Mind. Not Sure Why It Fails In Real Life
Article By:
Capitalism Without Failure
Read
Monday, November 11, 2013 5:33 PM EDT
Capitalism Without Failure takes a critical look at Jon Stewart's interview with Alan Greenspan.
Eike Batista – Familiar Lessons On Financial Catastrope
Article By:
Bankers Anonymous
Read
Monday, November 11, 2013 1:49 PM EDT
The Wall Street Journal’s review this morning of the rise and fall of Brazilian (ex) Billionaire Eike Batista’s business empire contains excellent, timeless points about entrepreneurship, investing, and the madness of crowds.
Mortgage Payments Rise To 40% Of Consumer Incomes: A Five Year High
Article By:
Tyler Durden
Read
Monday, November 11, 2013 10:55 AM EDT
The Fed is desperate for housing to return to its status as a source of "high quality collateral."
Sunday Reading
Article By:
TalkMarkets DailyTalk
Read
Sunday, November 10, 2013 3:10 PM EDT
The stock market might be in a bubble; and it might be at the top of the bubble.
On The Labor Force Participation Rate
Article By:
Bruce Krasting
Read
Saturday, November 9, 2013 9:17 PM EDT
The drop in participation is a very big deal.
U.S. Structural Jobs Paradigm
Article By:
EconMatters
Read
Friday, November 8, 2013 4:08 PM EDT
Where do you think all that wealth responsible for building all those cities in China came from?
The Bad Guys Won One This Time...
Article By:
Bronte-Capital
Read
Friday, November 8, 2013 12:01 AM EDT
Sometimes crime pays.
In this article: BAH