March 2008

I know what you are thinking by the title, how in the world can she be saying she is defending the analysts? Back in the day (which for me was the dotcom bubble years) analysts were featured players on television, their every word would boost or sink a stock, and they were paid enormous amounts of salary, bonus, and in several cases, options on stocks they were covering. But in this era of ... read more

I am so frustrated after a segment today, I need to vent. Jeff Flock, our Chicago bureau reporter, who is absolutely an amazing reporter, did a story today about debit cards that withdraw money from your 401(k). Jeff was not endorsing these cards, but covering the story, fair and balanced, on why folks are signing up and what they offer. I had a huge fit halfway through the segment. Click here ... read more

I am watching a 60 Minutes piece on activist/shark investor Carl Icahn right now.  I use both terms, because some people like him, and some do not.  It got me to thinking about tomorrow, Monday, the 10th.  First, let me tell you what I've heard over the weekend.  They are calling it "constipation".  Really!  Banks don't want to loan money to individuals, because there is no one on the other ... read more

These are pictures from a book party I attended last week at Mickey Mantle's here in New York City. The guest of honor was John Huddy, daughter of Fox's own Juliet Huddy (of Mike and Juliet). His book, "Storming Las Vegas" is a true story set in Vegas when the town was trying to reform itself into a family friendly destination. Jose Vigo, a Cuban commando, went on a sixteen month crime ... read more

I have two things to share with you. One is exclusive to those that are kind enough to check out this blog every day, and the other is for those that have been losing money and have felt frustrated with what has happened to the markets and our economy these last six months. I'll start with the personal. I have been keeping a secret from viewers this last month. I had foot surgery in ... read more