Borrowed time
“Remainers who wish to reverse the vote should go live in a banana republic, where reversing undesired vote outcomes is de rigueur.” Tweet from…
Breaking the chain
“Wherever there’s injustice, oppression and suffering, America will show up six months late and bomb the country next to where it’s happening.” From Give…
Penny wise and pound foolish ?
“Sir, “Most of the commentary in the UK press since the announcement of the “merger” of Standard Life with Aberdeen has focused on job…
..Crackle, Pop
“The enthusiasm for Snap came despite the decision by some portfolio managers to shun the stock over concerns about the company’s decision to issue…
When wonks go rogue
“..The iron convention observed by almost everyone in showbiz: no matter which way you vote in private, you must always pretend in public that…
Generation Snowflake clobbered, again
“Paul Krugman Says Markets Will ‘Never’ Recover From Trump; Dow Hits Record High” – Headline from The Daily Caller. “Experts who can guide…
Investing through the Looking Glass
“Winners of the 2017 American civil war will go on to face the winners of the 2017 British civil war in the final” – …
Turn those machines back off !
“Isn’t it funny when you walk into an investment firm and you see all of the financial advisers watching CNBC. That gives me the…
Don’t mention the V.A.R!
“Arriving late, Porter slips in the last row behind Danny. PORTER (whispers) Bear Stearns issued a press release denying rumours of liquidity…
Ease this
“There is no simple, painless solution. The world has to reduce debt, shrink the financial part of the economy, and change the destructive incentive…