November 22 - November 28, 2009
Friday, Nov. 27
They're typically based on surveys taken weeks ago and are frequently wrong. Last year even the pessimists were too optimistic.
That it's gotten this much attention says a lot about celebrity, voyeurism, and the fact that there's so little other news today.
The retail giant didn't put its Black Friday specials on sale until 5 a.m., and that led to a real mess in at least several locations.
The annual stampede to the stores began in earnest this morning - oh, and there were shoppers there, too.
When the mega-rich city-state can't meet its payments it's a signal - however symbolic - that the world economy is far from recovered.
Wednesday, Nov. 25
GE's CEO meets with Vivendi's CEO in Paris to try and push along talks over the eventual jettisoning of NBC Universal.
It's almost certain to be a busy day. The retailers have almost insured as much by having those Midnight Madness sales.
You would think that after all we've been through investors might be a little wary of 12-15 percent returns. Guess not.
Sales were up and prices fell by the smallest margin in nearly a year. But it's helpful to examine the fine print.
Getaway day begins, Toyota replaces pedals, Downey considers Tesla deal, and the mess continues at Calpers.
Tuesday, Nov. 24
Besides L.A., where Karl Vick and TV columnist Lisa deMoraes are based, the Post is closing its bureaus in NY and Chicago.
A little brat is on your flight and out of control. The pilot kicks him and his mother off the plane. Then, the airline apologizes to the mother!
In the event of a closure, owners would be covered by GM warranties and assigned to a new dealer for service.
We all want as much economic data as possible as soon as possible, especially nowadays. But can we rely on it?
Economy is growing slower than first thought, L.A. home prices edge higher, one-in-three CA borrowers are underwater, and Tesla may be coming to Downey.
Monday, Nov. 23
For what it's worth, shoppers in the Pacific region (that's us) are expected to be especially frugal.
Applying for a job in private equity involves such a grueling process that you might hope to be turned down.
Adjusting Prop 13 is a non-starter - could you imagine the pushback on taking away our God-given, all-American mortgage deduction!!!
Consumers paying off debt, Jerry Brown getting showbiz help, and Target might be coming downtown.
Sunday, Nov. 22
A couple of things worth noting: The box office potency of teenage girls and the value of turning movies into communal events
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