Odinian Beta

Markets have been volatile but economic data still looking bad Chicago Fed National Activity Index: contrary to expectations, came in at -.42 in addition a downward correction for last week to a 2-year low

Disney's theme parks are a monument to capitalism as it existed when Walt Disney envisioned Disneyland The Hall of Presidents, however manages to honor presidents who supported big government over the free market

Dollar usually drops on bad news but rallies because traders automatically buy on the dip Bad news is dismissed because the first quarter "doesn't count" This puts greater pressure on the last 3 quarters to make up for the first quarter and still s...

Markets continue to rally worldwide Record highs overseas - much more action in Asia Markets riding a sea of liquidity Gold had an interesting week, closing at 1207 The dollar had one of its best weeks in months

Big double standard in the media regarding "sexism" Rolling Stone story based on complete fiction about a woman who claimed she was raped in a fraternity house The reporter accepted the woman's story without checking sources

Media's take: Why run for President if you can't win? "He's too Libertarian to win" "He is not as Libertarian as his father" "Rand Paul is closer to the mainstream than his father" His chances are as good as anyone's at this point

When employers empower certain groups with special privileges they become clubs with which to beat the employer Employers are then reluctant to put themselves in a position to be bashed with that club Large companies must prove diversity and go out...

Markets are finally getting a chance to react to worst jobs report in two years March non-farm payrolls coming in at about half of forecast Dollar was off about 1% on FOREX Stock futures were down on opening bell but shot 100 points higher

April Fool's Day and all the fools are buying U.S. stocks Atlanta Fed GDP Now Estimate for Q1 GDP finally down to zero Despite the fact that the economy is worse than the 2008 crisis, Wall Street expects a Q2 boom