Countries with “Free Tuition” Often Have Fewer College Graduates
One of our favorite sayings is, “If you think it is expensive now, just wait till it’s free.” We are seeing this in real time. The more people get “free”…
National Oilwell Varco Inc. (NOV) a Turnaround Story?
National Oil Well Varco (NOV) is not a name we have talked about here at theOptionsEdge.Com. But today, we thought it made sense to have a look. NOV was a…
Close CMG & CBL
Some trades work and some do not. The present situation is a perfect example. In one case, we take a profit and the other we take a loss. Fortunately, the…
Can Central Banks Avoid Booms and Busts with the “Right” Amount of Money Creation?
Most economists are of the view that a growing economy requires a growing money stock because economic growth gives rise to a greater demand for money, which must be accommodated.
Why Bother Studying Economic Theory?
What is most exciting about the Austrian methodology of economic inquiry is that, to quote Mises himself, it does not relegate economics to the classrooms, to the “statistical offices,” and…
Tesla Inc. (TSLA) Getting Hit… More to Go?
Tesla Inc. (TSLA) was in the news last week. The company reported earnings and the company disappointed. Just after the close, the company announced that Musk and the SEC came…
Update on Ford (F) & Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)
Both Ford (F) reported earnings yesterday and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported earnings 2 days ago. Ford moved on earning and Chipotle did not. However Chipotle shareholders got a surprise that…
Close Boeing (BA) Trade
The problems over at Boeing (BA) are well documented. Everyone knows about the 2 crashes of the company’s 373 Max aircraft. These are tragedies to be sure and we believe…
The Student Debt Conundrum
Using data from the Federal Reserve, Student Loan Hero — an organization that provides “resources, tools and information” to help “student loan borrowers understand their student loans and make intelligent…
Pepsi | Bubbling Higher?
Pepsico Inc. is a company all of us know and most people love. But companies like Pepsico, Coke, Mondelex, etc. have seen challenges in their businesses as people are choosing so-called “healthier…