Scott Jagow

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Bad Company

Oct 26, 2009
What national bank would make a loan to OJ Simpson after he was found liable for the deaths of his wife and her friend? And would not only make...

Scary things

Oct 26, 2009
If the economy isn't enough to keep you up nights, maybe you should see Paranormal Activity, this week's top-grossing movie at the box office. ...

Are you ready to rumble?

Oct 26, 2009
The American people may have reached a boiling point with their anger towards Wall Street. As I write this, hundreds of protesters have gathered...

It takes a pillage

Oct 23, 2009
My weekly podcast, After the Bell, is now available. This week, I talk to Nomi Prins. She used to work for Goldman Sachs, but now writes for The...

Staying grounded

Oct 23, 2009
The airlines are increasing fares once again. Most of them upped tickets another $10 this week. It's the fifth industry-wide hike this year. Yet...

The say on pay

Oct 23, 2009
I've done as much reading as possible about the new rules on executive compensation. Here are some thoughts from a variety of sources:...

Morning Reading

Oct 23, 2009
Happy Friday. I'll have something shortly on the executive pay issue; in the meantime, here's an interview with the man in charge of it, plus some...

Stimulus for bumble bee soccer

Oct 22, 2009
Here's a subject that probably hasn't gotten enough attention. Across the country, the funding for youth sports programs is being cut, and if the...

Triple letters and triple digits

Oct 22, 2009
Some analysts say, without a doubt, the price of oil is headed for $100 a barrel. It hit $82 today, and the conditions are ripe for more gains. ...