Short selling makes markets work better. So why do banks want to outlaw it?
The very human instinct to seek scapegoats for every crisis is playing out again on Wall Street. As so often happens, this time the target…
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Let your fingers do the working
In last month’s column, “Become the Mozart of your Keyboard,” I introduced three “power keys” on your computer keyboard. The Tab, Shift and Enter keys…
Social Security is all about the cash – and borrowing
We can confidently predict one thing about the future. Our politicians will be talking about Social Security. They’ll be talking about it every year. They…
Biz Theme: 3 squares and libations in the tri-states
The tri-state area has a wealth of restaurants, pubs, supper clubs and bars that serve everything from new American, Italian, Mediterranean, Hispanic, European, pub grub,…
Stock Market Insights: Apartment surge
“I forgot to mention it’s on the third floor.” My sister conned me into helping her move into an apartment several years ago and didn’t…
Stock Market Insights: Ambush market
My dog thinks a 100-foot section of our morning walk is “Ambush Canyon.” Two unleashed dogs ran at her barking and scared her a few…
Biz Profile: A&G Electric has a commitment to quality and community
A&G Electric Address: 10501 Iowa 3, Dubuque. Phone: 563-588-4253 Opened: 1983 On the web: agelectricdubuque.com If you make an appointment to meet with Barney Grobstick…
How do inflation and interest rates impact your business?
Inflation and climbing interest rates have been discussion topics for well over a year. We are all too familiar with their impacts in the form…
Stock Market Insights: Fake market drama
“I am 35, may I know how young are you? I hope we can have a nice chat.” The private message came from a Twitter…
AI-proofing your career starts in college
The job market has never offered any guarantees. Mechanization wiped out once-secure careers in manufacturing. Now artificial intelligence is coming for a future generation of…