Forget the statistical analysis, chatter from the guru of the minute, and the price of oil or gold, because we’re in a Mother Goose economy.The author of nursery rhymes summed up our current fi

Birds are singing, the sun is shining, and life is beautiful again. On the surface, the vital signs of our economy are improving with every economic report. In some areas, like unemployment, the rate

The October retail sales numbers released this morning present a very mixed bag. Excluding autos, strategists say they looked mediocre at best. More to the point, the recent decision of corporate ins

It’s fascinating how the sell side uniformly aligned to praise the Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) acquisition of 3Com (COMS) last week. Cheerleaders are plentiful but analysis of an underlying problem s

When it comes to global manufacturing, Mexico is quickly emerging as the “new” China.According to corporate consultant AlixPartners, Mexico has leapfrogged China to be ranked as the cheap

The Obama administration is busy touting the burgeoning success of its mortgage modification program. Unfortunately, it’s a farce: Out of one side of his mouth, the President touts a dedic

There are 10 things that smart leaders do to help them cope -- but those very actions could mess up their companies, careers, and lives. "Everybody here has the ability to do anything I do and m

The US Dollar -- the currency precious metals are priced in -- is standing at a crossroads today: The possibility of a breakout to the upside has grown in the past week, but the trend still remains d

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Editor's Note: This article was written by James Quinn, a senior director of strategic planning for a major university. James has held high-level financial positions wit