Monthly Archives: January 2022

Public company CEOs are economic and financial market cheerleaders. Of course, they are; just ask them. They have taken an oath that their primary duty is “rewarding shareholders,” i.e., getting share prices higher. Equity-linked incentives also make up the bulk … Continue reading →

The widely followed Nasdaq index remains just 6% below its November all-time high, but 38% of its member stocks are down by at least half. This week, the negative divergence has continued with nearly two declining shares for every advancing … Continue reading →

With fossil fuel demand for transportation and heating in a secular decline, the sector has been counting on destructive petro-plastics for its revenue growth; also an unsustainable plan.  Fortunately, there are smarter packaging solutions in the pipeline. Tom van Aken, … Continue reading →