CBS, NBC Downplay Good Economic News by Raising Specters of Hurricanes
September 27th, 2006 11:26 AM
Wal-Mart Cuts Generic Drug Prices to $4, How Will Media Negatively Spi
September 21st, 2006 11:14 AM
Wal-Mart shocked the pharmaceutical world Thursday morning announcing that it will cut prescription generic drug prices to $4:As part of its ongoing commitment to providing more affordable healthcare for America's working families, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced that it will make nearly 300 generic drugs available for only $4 per prescription for up to a 30-day supply at…
AP’s 'Contrarian Economists' on Energy Prices Aren't All Economists
September 20th, 2006 11:17 AM
In a clear attempt to throw cold water on the potential positive economic impact of falling energy prices, an Associated Press article yesterday got sloppy with the credentials of those it sought out for quotes. It also conveyed a false impression that all of those quoted were not impressed with what falling energy prices might do for the economy.Here is the headline and first paragraph of the…
Friday Afternoon Biz-Econ Pick-me-ups
September 15th, 2006 4:17 PM
This was not a good day, and probably won't be a good weekend, for those who have been bad-mouthing the economy --
Drudge reports that retail gas in Missouri is as low as $1.85. Around Cincinnati it's as low as $1.97 - $1.99 (link is dynamic and will obviously change):
Oil is sliding down towards $62 per barrel.
