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
WSJ: ‘60 Minutes’ Correspondent Scott Pelley Fired by CBS News
I guess this is a big deal but I cannot remember the last time I watched 60 Minutes. Veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley was fired by CBS News, a day after taking aim at Editor in Chief Bari Weiss’s leadership during a staff meeting for the show. Executive Producer Nick Bilton sent a note … Read more
Anti-ICE Newark protests, not exactly non violent civil disobedience
So NY Gov. Hochul has banned wearing masks; which of course are worn to protect against this outing and doxing. the kid has subsequently been arrested. This was at the ICE facility in Newark NJ, which has been the scene of pretty wild protests.