“The Levi Strauss Strategy” Caterpillar Inc. said it will buy mining giant Bucyrus International Inc. for about $7.6 billion as the heavy-equipment giant looks to bolster its mining-equipment production. –“Caterpillar to Buy Bucyrus”; Wall Street Journal (11/15/2010) What do corporations do when the price of metals — both base and precious — double and triple?...Read More
Not So Xcellent No, this isn’t a post about how ordinary citizens no longer control this country’s financial laws, or economic policy generally. It’s about literally being without power in Minneapolis. From 9 a.m. Saturday morning until 6 p.m. Sunday night. With my in-laws staying with us. Just a Minute. Not. For non-Minnesotans reading this...Read More