Why the stock market had a mini-melt down today

Two reasons – First Wednesday evening Broadcom (symbol AVGO) which has had great performance for 18 months issued their quarterly report regarding earnings, revenue, etc. Excellent numbers but they did not outperform the “whisper numbers” and since these stocks are priced for perfection it dropped 13% Thursday and another 8% today. However the stock is … Read more

Friday cocktail – the Metropolitan

Delicious. A riff on a Manhattan, subbing cognac for bourbon or rye whiskey. Farandaville recipe – 2 oz. Louis Grimaud Cognac VS 1 oz. Cocchi sweet vermouth – an Italian vermouth 2 dashes angostura bitters Stir with ice and pour into your glass – nick and nora glasses here – with a cherry. Oh yeah! … Read more