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The Toys ‘R’ Us problem isn’t so simple….

March 19, 2018 By jamesb

It seems that the down fall of the company isn't mosrtly about its retail sales.... It is more about equity companoies trying to loot the company of its assets.... Like a car? Somethings are worth more sold off in pieces than the whole.... The whole in this case … [Read more...] about The Toys ‘R’ Us problem isn’t so simple….

Filed Under: Other Things, the Economy Tagged With: jobs, private equity, Retail, The economy, Toy stores, Toys 'R' Us

Trump brags about making s**t up in a trade meeting with Canada’s Justin Trudeau

March 15, 2018 By jamesb

By Laura Clawson  @ Daily Kos... Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau  Donald Trump lied to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a trade discussion, or, as Trump braggingly sees it, he successfully … [Read more...] about Trump brags about making s**t up in a trade meeting with Canada’s Justin Trudeau

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Canada, Daily Kos, Lies, Trade, Trudreau, Trump

Senate passes deregulation bill for small/medium size banks Sen.’s Warren and Sanders are against…

March 15, 2018 By jamesb

Mass. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) and (Sen. Sanders) were dead-set against the bill and made their views known.... But the bill passed with 12 Democrats joining the Republicans in the vote.... The will roll back some Dodd-Frank financial rules and regulation put into … [Read more...] about Senate passes deregulation bill for small/medium size banks Sen.’s Warren and Sanders are against…

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: banking, Democrats, Dodd-Frank, Law, Sanders, Senate, Warren

Toys ‘R’ Us is looking to go out of business…..

March 14, 2018 By jamesb

Speciality stores are losing their markets to Amazon and other cut rate retail outlets like Walmart..... Toys “R” Us Inc. Chief Executive Officer Dave Brandon confirmed to employees on Wednesday that the chain will be closing its U.S. operations, according to a person with … [Read more...] about Toys ‘R’ Us is looking to go out of business…..

Filed Under: the Economy Tagged With: Retail, Toys, Toys 'R' Us

Trump picks CNBC Commentator Larry Kudlow To Be Economic Adviser…

March 14, 2018 By jamesb

He'd replace Gary Cohn who recently stepped down due to friction against Trump's Foreign Trade policies.... President Trump will make economist Larry Kudlow his next national economic adviser, replacing Gary Cohn, according to a new report. CNBC is reporting that the … [Read more...] about Trump picks CNBC Commentator Larry Kudlow To Be Economic Adviser…

Filed Under: Entertainment, Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: CNBC, Economic advisor, Larry Kudlow, The economy, Trump, Trump Admin

Democratic lawmakers move to settle with Republican’s on government funding…

March 13, 2018 By jamesb

The Washington Post is out with a piece that points to what may be the new Democratic path in Congress.... No big fights with Republicans on issues of immigration, healthcare and gun control.... With things looking good for a possible 'wave' election coming their way in … [Read more...] about Democratic lawmakers move to settle with Republican’s on government funding…

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 2018 budget, DACA/Dreamers, Democrats, Gun Control, Republicans

February 2018 the US had the biggest budget deficit since 2012….

March 13, 2018 By jamesb

Things will get worst with the 2017 tax breaks/givaway and possible trade issues.... The Treasury Department announced on Monday that it had recorded its largest monthly budget deficit in six years in February. The deficit came in at $215 billion for the month, which came … [Read more...] about February 2018 the US had the biggest budget deficit since 2012….

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Budget, deficit, economy, February 2018, tax cuts, Trump

Small business owners not inclined to hire or give raises due to the new tax law….

March 12, 2018 By jamesb

Reality bites the media  sell that Trump and Republicans new tax law/giveaway will give them reson to increase hiring.... The Hill went out a tested the idea in a few states.... We conducted a public opinion poll of small business owners in the battleground states of … [Read more...] about Small business owners not inclined to hire or give raises due to the new tax law….

Filed Under: Government, Politics, Polling, the Economy Tagged With: Congress, economy, small business, tax cut, Trump

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