Sacramento, CA – The State Legislature approved an increase in the minimum wage, which sends the bill to Governor Brown. If history proves correct again,
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Even at the beach we need to make a living. We believe we all are our own business, so we need to know what is happening in the world. In the Beach Street Business Section we take a look at businesses of all kinds. Those that make a difference in the beach life and those that are at the beach. A little bit about our thoughts of investing and you are welcome to share yours too.
Daily Market Analysis – Al Hensling
Interest rate markets opened this morning unchanged from Friday’s closes. This week is data loaded; Jan employment on Friday and in the meantime a few key
Read moreDaily Mortgage Trends – Al Hensling
Overall, a weak chineese economy is positive for mortgage rates. We noted last Thursday to be alert to volatility, since then markets have been unsettled.
Read moreIs There A Bug In Big Data?
Amazon’s patent is for a predictive algorithm, they think they know what you want and will ship it to you before you actually buy it. The idea is that you will like the item enough when it shows up that you will keep it and pay for it. Talk about the man keeping your wallet empty. I’m opting out when that is added to the Eula.
Read moreDaily Market Analysis and Update
The savage attacks in Paris Friday night by ISIS clearly escalate the terror that Europe will feel for a long time to come. Will the
Read moreDaily Market Analysis – Al Hensling
Yesterday the US equity markets saw huge selling, the DJIA -313, NASDAQ -143, S&P -50. The 10 yr note and tall treasuries benefited as did
Read moreDaily Market Update with Al Hensling
It has been years since we saw this kind of uncertainty in the markets; global economic outlooks, whether the US can weather the storm of
Read moreDaily Market Analysis
Not a surprise this morning that US stock markets along with Europe’s markets are improving. The panic that set off huge declines on Friday and
Read moreWant To Own Your Own Radio Show?
How would you like to have your very own radio show. Now you can, in fact any one can and every small business should. Podcasting
Read moreDow 16,000? Which Way Will It Go?
A while back I asked the question, “Could the Dow hit 20,000 by the end of the year”, and the market answered with a resounding
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