John Cohn
Don’t Ask, Won’t Tell
It was bound to happen.
Just when we thought we’d seen it all, along comes Bernie Madoff with the biggest rip-off in history.
Just when we thought we’d seen it all, along comes Bernie Madoff with the biggest rip-off in history.
The Clause in Santa
Christmas came early to Detroit this year.
The Scrooges in Congress told Detroit no. But that jolly guy in the Oval Office decided that even though carmakers had been naughty, he was going to be nice.
The Scrooges in Congress told Detroit no. But that jolly guy in the Oval Office decided that even though carmakers had been naughty, he was going to be nice.
Is OPEC Losing Its Grip?
What’s the point of throwing a hissy fit if no one is paying attention?
Yesterday, OPEC, the oil cartel in control of nearly 45 percent of the world’s oil, announced it would cut production by a record 2.5 million barrels a day. Nobody seemed to care.
Yesterday, OPEC, the oil cartel in control of nearly 45 percent of the world’s oil, announced it would cut production by a record 2.5 million barrels a day. Nobody seemed to care.
It’s Not a Typical Goldman Christmas
For most of us, Christmas evokes wholesome images of hearth and home, Tiny Tim and good will toward men.
It’s George Bailey clutching Donna Reed as his neighbors pour in to remind him it’s still “A Wonderful Life.”
It’s George Bailey clutching Donna Reed as his neighbors pour in to remind him it’s still “A Wonderful Life.”
Madoff’s Escape Hatch Was a Lack of Regulation
Just when you thought that we had heard it all, and that there were no real surprises left, along comes Bernard Madoff and his nifty little alleged Ponzi scheme.
If you haven't been following the news, Madoff (pronounced made off) was robbing Peter to pay Paul to lure unwitting investors into his unregistered and unregulated money management business.
If you haven't been following the news, Madoff (pronounced made off) was robbing Peter to pay Paul to lure unwitting investors into his unregistered and unregulated money management business.
Don’t Forget Them, Santa
With all of the ruckus about bailing out the banks and propping up Detroit, one group has been left off of Santa’s list again.
They’re America’s small businesses.
They’re America’s small businesses.
Are They Kidding ? A Car Czar?
Okay. There’s no other way to say it …
A Car Czar is a stupid idea.
Every time we are faced with a major problem, some bonehead gets the idea that we need a czar.
Who do they think they are – the Romanoffs?
A Car Czar is a stupid idea.
Every time we are faced with a major problem, some bonehead gets the idea that we need a czar.
Who do they think they are – the Romanoffs?
How to Get Americans to Buy American Cars
Economic crisis be damned. I need a new car.
After scouring every consumer report known to man, and an equal amount of handwringing, I decided do the patriotic thing — buy American.
After scouring every consumer report known to man, and an equal amount of handwringing, I decided do the patriotic thing — buy American.
Living in Limbo
The question on everyone’s mind is, How low can you go?
To lure business, gas stations around the country have brought back a relic of the 1970s – Gas Wars.
To lure business, gas stations around the country have brought back a relic of the 1970s – Gas Wars.
How Will We Know We Are in Recovery?
Just in case you’ve been living in a cave, it’s official.
Yep. We're in a recession.
Don't take my word for it. These are the bona fide findings of whiz kids at the NBER , the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Yep. We're in a recession.
Don't take my word for it. These are the bona fide findings of whiz kids at the NBER , the National Bureau of Economic Research.
