Chris Versace
Will September Once Again Disappoint?
Every year I say September hits like a thunderous jolt on many levels. It is back to school for many and the return to work for most of us as we race toward the end of the year. That means revisiting prior plans and using the sailing term tacking back on course to make sure […]
Eyeing Wireless and Broadband Opportunities amid FCC Pain Points
Joining me on PowerTalk to peel the onion on a number of issues that we face in our broadband-centric lives is a former commissioner with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Robert McDowell recently left the FCC after seven years and, while his is not a household name, Broadcasting & Cable magazine said he “gained a […]
What the August Employment Report Could Do to Today’s Stock Market
During the last few days, we’ve gotten a number of economic reports that show an improving global economy. On the domestic front, Wednesday’s August ISM manufacturing index showed continued month-over-month improvement with the best order figure in several months. That situation suggests an improving U.S. economy, as did the latest data from both Markit Economics […]
The Opportunity in the Soon-to-be Electronic Medical Records Pain Point
Joining me this week on PowerTalk is Lauren Fifield, senior health policy advisor at Practice Fusion. Practice Fusion is one of the fastest-growing electronic health record communities in the United States. Founded in 2005, the company has 150,000 physicians and practice users using Practice Fusion’s EHR across all 50 states. At Practice Fusion, Lauren manages […]
Discussing Financial Reform and Rising Uncertainty with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Joining me this week on PowerTalk is Alice Joe, executive director, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness at U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Alice and I talk not only about The Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, but many of the issues it creates and the ensuing uncertainty. For example, did you know that certain […]
You Should Keep A Watch List of Stocks
During the next five trading days, we’ll be saying goodbye to a few things, such as trading during the month of August. Labor Day weekend brings an end to the summer, putting us in the throes of Back to School spending, last-minute vacations and similar activities that will give us low trading volume during the coming week.