Electric Car Maker Tesla Preparing IPO
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. electric sports car maker Tesla Motors plans to go public soon, two sources familiar with the matter said, amid growing interest in green technology and battery-powered vehicles.
An IPO filing from the six-year-old start-up, best known for its $109,000 all-electric Roadster, is expected any day, said [...]

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Wall Street on the Lam

Posted in October 22nd, 2009

by hallslug in AIG, Ben Bernanke, Big Three, Economy, Fed, Federal Reserve, Goldman Sachs, Politics, Rich People, Slug Notes, Stocks, Tarp Funds, Timothy Geithner, Unemployment, Wall St. Bailout

Wall Street on the Lam
Slashing executive salaries, bonuses and perks at the seven bailed-out companies that gorged most gluttonously at the public trough is emotionally satisfying, but it shouldn’t be. It’s like arresting jaywalkers while ignoring the bank robbery that’s happening in broad daylight down the block.
Don’t get me wrong. The Obama administration’s “pay czar,” [...]

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The Death of American Capitalism?

Posted in October 20th, 2009

by hallslug in Economy, Federal Reserve, Politics, Rich People, Slug Notes, Stocks, Wall St. Bailout, World War 3

The Death of American Capitalism?
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. (MarketWatch) — Jack Bogle published “The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism” four years ago. The battle’s over. The sequel should be titled: “Capitalism Died a Lost Soul.” Worse, we’ve lost “America’s Soul.” And worldwide the consequences will be catastrophic.
That’s why a man like Hong Kong’s contrarian economist [...]

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Is Capitalism a Love Story or Nightmare?

Posted in September 21st, 2009

by hallslug in Awesome, Economy, Fed, Federal Reserve, Housing Crisis, Human Rights, Middle Class, Slug Notes, Unemployment, Wall St. Bailout

Is Capitalism a Love Story or Nightmare?
Many Americans think that Capitalism and Democracy are the same thing. This is simply not true.
Michael Moore has proven again and again that he has a remarkable feel for where the zeitgeist is heading. He’s like a zeitgeist divining rod.
Roger and Me was way ahead of the curve on [...]

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This weekend’s ice climbing festival is one of the most unique events for the Upper Peninsula and the Midwest. The 27th annual Michigan Ice Fest is happening this Friday thru Sunday (February 5-7th) and it’s sure to be a great time! From beginners to experts, everyone is invited to come to Munising and experience climbing [...]
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Wow, next Monday is already February and it looks like it’s going to be a fun month! Every weekend there is a great event happening in the Munising area. So if you haven’t made it up to the Upper Peninsula, this is definitely a good time to visit the area. Many of the events are [...]
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