JohnnyC

A Reasonable Look at Steak N' Shake CEO's Raise

Up until now the SNS CEO stood out in Indiana as the guy taking $30k a year vs. Lilly's CEO at $10mm a year.

The AIG Bonus Furor: Let's Focus on What Really Matters

I agree there are bigger fish to fry - and this matter should handled by Obama's team - not him. I think they're going to deduct the bonuses from the next payment to them, so it's done (should be). It's just finger pointing at this point - not very impressive.

Circuit City Unlikely to Successfully Emerge from Bankruptcy

Clueless: Look at the low market share (#3 and higher) players in department stores, sporting goods, and highly leveraged supermarkets. If you're not in the lead pack you better have a strong niche.

The Bailout Plan Still Has a Fatal Flaw

Ferguson: Brake jobs are expensive these days!

The Bailout Plan Still Has a Fatal Flaw

Can you imagine if Paulson got his plan though two weeks ago? My head is still spinning and I'm just now starting to get it. We've rescued AIG, the banks are buying each other - it's now "illiquidity" we're bailing out. I guess I see why there's strong sentiment against this bill - we're bailing out bad decisions by consumers and lenders. Nice job Markham.

McDonald's: Lapping the Field

If coffee is a commodidty for 95, 85 or even 50% of us, then Starbucks is in a niche market with still way too many stores. Personally, McDonalds has won me over for fast food - but I remain a coffee snob and prefer my bold coffee from Starbucks -home brew or from the store.