Brands Up This Week
Google: the new Apple?
MLB (Major League Baseball): Season opened with (per Barron’s) the largest increase in ticket prices since 2009. New York Yankees – who may finish in last place in the AL East — not surprisingly lead with the priciest premium tickets. Their local counterpart, the Mets – who may similarly finish in last place in the NL East – have lesser prices but are amongst the highest. (What was the last time – did it ever occur – when both NY teams finished in the cellar?)
Arsenal/Tomas Rosicky (Midfielder scores twice)
Brands Down This Week
Non-farm payrolls: Despite equity market performance, the US economy is lethargic. Until corporates have confidence in many areas – regulation, taxes, Europe — hiring will be dismal.
BOJ (Bank of Japan): Shocking and awesome or Bernanke, King and Draghi helicopter east.
Lululemon: I see you!
North Korea (this will be an ongoing story with a bad ending)