The US is in better shape than a lot of countries. This week, we begin by looking at Japan.

Lawrence G. McMillan reviews the options market in his weekly column for July 10.

There was a lot of spinning yesterday of the AA earning statements. Traders were not buying the recovery story and the medium-term target would be around $8.50 which is the 50% retracement level.

Will we remain in a depression until this huge pile of debt accumulated over the last quarter century has been paid down?

The economy followed the markets.  Now the markets follow the economy.

People are wondering how come Washington bails out Wall Street but not California.

Life is getting tougher for the rich, as well as for those who defend them.

Housing and jobs are the two cornerstones of American middle class wealth.

Justice has been done. Right?

There's nothing more dangerous than good luck.