With things like minimum wage going up ($7.25/hr) and the housing market showing promise, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finally pushed above the 9,000 point mark for the first time since early January. In addition, my investment in Ford also reached a milestone by breaking the $7/share mark (first time since May ’08). Needless to say, I’m pleased. 
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For the first time, the Communist nation of North Korea has openly admitted its active uranium enrichment program and intent to weaponize the remaining reserves to use against any nation that gets in its way. Coupled with the controversial results of the Iranian election, this past week has been just great for the world. 
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It’s interesting to note that a year ago, General Motors’ public shares were being offered at over $16/share. If you go back over the years, it was heralded by many as one of the most powerful American companies with its capital, human resources, and sound plans for future. No wonder it was easily selected as one of the 30 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Read more
We’ve all heard about the Chris Brown and Rihanna altercation making entertainment news headlines, but if you ask me… who really cares? I have that mentality towards all cases involving celebrities, but this one in particular is just annoying. Maybe it’s just me, but even if Chris Brown, uh, “hurt” Rihanna even more, I don’t think his reputation as a musician should have to suffer.
