by Aaron Schavey | Apr 29, 2010 | POLITICS
The SEC alleges that Goldman Sachs misled its customers as to how a synthetic collateralized debt obligation was created. They do not argue that Goldman Sachs lied about the value or nature of the deal, but instead, that it had omitted and misstated facts in its... by Peter Brookes | Apr 27, 2010 | Energy, POLITICS
On April 6, the Obama administration released its new nuclear strategy; on Thursday, the prez inked a new nuke treaty with the Russians in Prague. This week, he’s hosting an all-world atomic affair in Washington. It’s a veritable... by | Apr 27, 2010 | Immigration
When it comes to illegal immigration, I disagree with the “round ‘em up, ship ‘em out” folks and am against the new Arizona law for two broad reasons: For one, the so-called “threat” of illegal immigration is illusory when one looks... by Peter Schiff | Apr 23, 2010 | Investing
While I attended an economic conference last week in Shanghai, I found it notable – but not surprising – that two former Secretaries of the Treasury, John Snow and Hank Paulson, as well as current Treasury Secretary Tim Geither, and former President George... by John Browne | Apr 22, 2010 | Investing
From all outward appearances, it seems that a grim chapter in U.S. economic history has come to an end. Newsweek magazine declares that “America is Back,” government statistics indicate revival, and our stock market has put in a rally for the record books... by John Browne | Apr 15, 2010 | Investing
Much to the relief of jittery global markets, Greece’s chronic debt problem has been papered over in a burst of European solidarity and apparent magnanimity. But this act of mercy may cost Germany its key position of financial dominance over the European Central... by Harry Binswanger | Apr 14, 2010 | POLITICS
The Left is now attacking the Tea Party movement as being violent. The only thing violent in that movement is my anger at this charge. How dare the Left, steeped in a long bloody record of violence, make this claim? The public’s memory may be short, but mine... by James L Gattuso | Apr 13, 2010 | Money & Banking, POLITICS, Regulation
“I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” Ronald Reagan considered those nine words the most terrifying in the English language. And the government has been offering a lot of such help lately. Most recently, of course, is the... by Rituparna Basu | Apr 12, 2010 | POLITICS
When Boston University grad student Joel Tenenbaum was recently charged for illegally downloading and distributing thirty songs, he did not express remorse. Instead, he likened the situation to underage drinking, saying, “I don’t regret drinking...
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