What Does Facebook Really Know About You?

What Does Facebook Really Know About You?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock or in the middle of a WiFi-free zone for the past month, you’ve probably heard of Cambridge Analytica. Not all that long ago, the consulting firm was unceremoniously kicked into disgrace on charges of blackmail,...
So, You Want a Career In Media?

So, You Want a Career In Media?

Making a career in media is harder than it looks. You might think you’re the next big thing on TV – and maybe you do have the talent to make it  – but you can’t stumble onto a soundstage and hope that someone will hand you the script you need...
Can Off-the-Clock Activism Get You Fired?

Can Off-the-Clock Activism Get You Fired?

Freedom of speech. It’s one of our foundational rights; the central tenet around which our great nation was built. It’s celebrated during political rallies, expounded during protests, and held up in skirmishes on social media. In every case, variations on...
Have We Lost Hope (Hicks)?

Have We Lost Hope (Hicks)?

Who the heck is Hope Hicks? Before last month, I’d never heard of her – and by all rights, I had no reason to. Despite being one of the most-trusted voices in Trump’s inner circle, the 29-year-old communications advisor has by and large flown under...
Dow Continues to Tumble

Dow Continues to Tumble

My recent post on selling proves accurate as market selloff and massive profit taking continue to plummet the market to its second-largest intraday loss ever. Read the full article at Newsvesting.com
Market Sets New Benchmarks as Netflix Upticks on Positive News

Market Sets New Benchmarks as Netflix Upticks on Positive News

For the majority of my investment career, I have been more of a buyer than a seller.  Given that we are in a new year, I decided to take an inventory of what was performing in my portfolio and what wasn’t, which stocks to take profits, and which laggards to divest....