MishTalk

DECEMBER 2, 2015

As Fed Chair Janet Yellen yapped about the strength of the US economy in a speech to the Economic Club of Washington , the US dollar index briefly surged above a level set in March, to a high last seen in April of 2003. The last time the dollar touched as high as it did today was in March of 2003. exports over the past year.

Policies 28

Policies Survey Marketing Course 28

MishTalk

JULY 3, 2014

Total NonFarm Employment 2003-2014 Full-Time Employment 2003-2014 Full-time employment was 121,875,000 right at the onset of the recession in November 2007. Sitka Pacific is an asset management firm whose goal is strong performance and low volatility, regardless of market direction. Today full-time employment is 118,204,000.

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Trends Report Management Strategy 78

MishTalk

DECEMBER 25, 2015

Creature of Financial Markets Stephen Roach, former Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia and the firm's chief economist, blasts the Greenspan Fed, the Bernanke Fed, and the Yellen Fed in his latest post The Perils of Fed Gradualism. A majority of financial market participants applaud this strategy. In fact, it is a dangerous mistake.

Financial 28

Financial Marketing Banking Government 28

MishTalk

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Education and Health Services Employment Monthly Change in Thousands The chart appears as if there were several instances of negative numbers in 2003, but a download of the actual data shows the only other negative number in the entire series of data dating back to 1990 occurred in 2003-07-01. 2003-01-01 25.4 2003-02-01 22.9

Education 72

Education Healthcare Trends Data 72

Organizational Talent Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Like me, you may have first learned about this company from their marketing campaign: "We don't make a lot of the products you buy. For too long, organizations have approached talent management with ad-hoc talent strategies. What if you developed a verbund talent strategy? [link] One of the world's most innovative supply chains.

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Talent Handbook Chemicals How To 52

The Fearless Marketer

DECEMBER 31, 2018

A couple weeks ago I did an interview with an independent professional that just might rock your marketing world. When she explained one of her marketing strategies, I thought, “Wow, you really cracked the code on this!”. I built a very big list from 1997 to about 2003. Imagine what that could do for your business!

How To 54

How To Interviews Financial Video 54

MishTalk

DECEMBER 4, 2015

This percentage is up marginally from the 67% who last year said their costs increased, but it is generally in line with what Gallup has found in yearly updates since 2003. Since 2003, the large majority of adults who pay all or some of their premiums have consistently reported that their costs have gone up.

Insurance 28

Insurance Insurance Healthcare Report 28

MishTalk

MAY 4, 2015

Using a Prechteresque term, Bill Gross Says the "Bull Market Super-Cycle is Nearing End". Credit-based oxygen is running out,” Gross wrote in the outlook, titled “A Sense of an Ending,” in which he compared the final stages of the market cycle with his own mortality. “I So is this the "grand bull market supercycle".

Marketing 28

Marketing Analysis Banking Government 28

MishTalk

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Even "if" home prices continue to rise, projections as to what "may" happen if recent vintages follow the 2003 pattern are invalid because attitudes towards borrowing and lending are not the same now as in 2003. Visit [link] to learn more about wealth management and capital preservation strategies of Sitka Pacific.'

Trends 65

Trends Analysis Management Strategy& 65

MishTalk

JANUARY 14, 2015

CRB A chart of the Reuters-Jeffries Commodities Index (heavily weighted by oil) shows commodity prices are back a level seen in February 2003. Gold For all the bashing gold has taken in mainstream media, one might have thought gold would also be back at 2003 prices. But if that were the case, gold would be back below $400 an ounce.

Energy 28

Energy Media Course Management 28

MishTalk

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

US Dollar Index 15-Minute Chart US Dollar Index Monthly Chart The last monthly close above 100 was in 2003. Sitka Pacific is an asset management firm whose goal is strong performance and low volatility, regardless of market direction. today, from 58.1% yesterday, and a mere 4.6% a month ago following last month's dismal jobs report.

Report 28

Report Management Strategy Strategy 28

MishTalk

DECEMBER 3, 2015

ECB president Mario Draghi's announcement today regarding more QE fell far short of the sky-high expectations of market participants. Japanesque Announcement Not Enough Somehow that was not enough to excite the market. markets were expecting an increase in the monthly purchase size.” There wasn’t much to get excited about . . . markets

Marketing 28

Marketing Government Financial Course 28

Organizational Talent Consulting

JANUARY 2, 2023

Disruptive innovation, increased global competition, and evolving market pressures are converging. A study involving over 400 executives from 48 companies connected strategy and innovation performance directly with good leadership habits. 2003) Developing your leadership pipeline Harvard Business Review. & Fulmer, R.

Leadership 52

Leadership Study McKinsey Development 52

MishTalk

APRIL 4, 2014

Sitka Pacific is an asset management firm whose goal is strong performance and low volatility, regardless of market direction. Visit [link] to learn more about wealth management and capital preservation strategies of Sitka Pacific.' Employment grew in professional and business services, in health care, and in mining and logging.

Survey 66

Survey Report Government Course 66

MishTalk

OCTOBER 21, 2014

It is struggling with weak sales in Asia, Europe and, most important, its home market in the U.S. same-store sales performance since February 2003. Sitka Pacific is an asset management firm whose goal is strong performance and low volatility, regardless of market direction. In the U.S., decline in McDonald’s September U.S.

Sales 69

Sales Travel Productivity Marketing 69

Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

Founded in 2003 by two former Deloitte partners, Archstone Consulting specializes in helping companies eliminate operational inefficiencies, cut costs and invest resulting savings back in to the growth of the firm. The practice areas at Archstone Consulting reflect the operational nature of consulting projects at the firm: Business Strategy.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 100

MishTalk

JUNE 1, 2015

A rent freeze in 2003, led to a 25% decline of rental units. Sitka Pacific is an asset management firm whose goal is strong performance and low volatility, regardless of market direction. Visit [link] to learn more about wealth management and capital preservation strategies of Sitka Pacific.

Policies 28

Policies Management Strategy Strategy 28

MishTalk

JANUARY 15, 2014

Even though Singapore is no longer an emerging market nation, I consider its bubble economy to be part of the overall emerging markets bubble that I have been warning about due to its strategic role and locationin Southeast Asia, which is also known as ASEAN (Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations).

Real Estate 78

Real Estate Policies Financial Finance 78

MishTalk

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Click on Any Chart in this Report to See a Sharper Image Unemployment Rate - Seasonally Adjusted Nonfarm Employment January 2003 - October 2014 Nonfarm Employment Change from Previous Month by Job Type Hours and Wages Average weekly hours of all private employees rose by 0.1 hours to 34.6

Survey 64

Survey Report Retail Productivity 64

Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Oliver Wyman’s strategy consulting practice has made waves specifically in the financial services sector , and beyond as well. Now a subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan, Oliver Wyman is known to give MMC its strong reputation as experts over other insurance providers because of the firm’s focus on strategy.

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Oliver Wyman Interviews Mercer NERA Economic Consulting 201

Management Consulted

JANUARY 20, 2014

On February 8th, 2001, KPMG Consulting, LLC, went public on the NASDAQ starting at $18 per share under the ticker “KCIN” Their IPO was 6 months delayed due to the quickly declining high-tech consulting services market. In 2003, BearingPoint, Inc. Digital Marketing, Sales & Customer Services. Capital Markets.

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BearingPoint Interviews Oliver Wyman Capgemini 139

MishTalk

JUNE 6, 2014

Click on Any Chart in this Report to See a Sharper Image Unemployment Rate - Seasonally Adjusted Nonfarm Employment January 2003 - May 2014 click on chart for sharper image Nonfarm Employment Change from Previous Month by Job Type Hours and Wages Average weekly hours of all private employees has been flat for three months at 34.5

Survey 69

Survey Report Transportation Course 69

MishTalk

AUGUST 1, 2014

Click on Any Chart in this Report to See a Sharper Image Unemployment Rate - Seasonally Adjusted Nonfarm Employment January 2003 - July 2014 click on chart for sharper image Nonfarm Employment Change from Previous Month by Job Type Hours and Wages Average weekly hours of all private employees has been flat for five months at 34.5

Survey 74

Survey Report Construction Retail 74

Tom Spencer

MAY 18, 2015

Tom: Do you think that short term financial metrics are part of the problem in developing long term strategy? One of my colleagues at Pottinger held an iPhone in his hand in about 2003, which was four years before Apple had the iPhone, except that the iPhone said Nokia on the bottom of it. ” The Hon Mike Baird MP, Premier of NSW.

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Metrics Financial Cash Flow Process Improvement 60

MishTalk

JULY 3, 2014

Click on Any Chart in this Report to See a Sharper Image Unemployment Rate - Seasonally Adjusted Nonfarm Employment January 2003 - June 2014 click on chart for sharper image Nonfarm Employment Change from Previous Month by Job Type Hours and Wages Average weekly hours of all private employees has been flat for four months at 34.5

Survey 78

Survey Report Sports Retail 78

MishTalk

JUNE 3, 2014

As provisions of the tax acts from 2002, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012 expire, and as no new provisions are introduced, businesses are now expensing less depreciation for tax purposes. Inquiring minds should also take a look at Hussman''s post today, Market Peaks are a Process. Here is John''s blurb on the cause.

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Conference Video Report Trends 77

MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

And in 2003, wages ticked up years after quit rates. Sitka Pacific is an asset management firm whose goal is strong performance and low volatility, regardless of market direction. Visit [link] to learn more about wealth management and capital preservation strategies of Sitka Pacific. In 2009, wages turned up before quit rates.

Data 28

Data Survey Research Report 28

Management Consulted

AUGUST 23, 2015

Based out of Palo Alto, California, Tesla Motors was established in 2003 with offices in 3 countries. Tesla also markets electric powertrain components, including lithium-ion battery packs to automakers including Daimler and Toyota. Lastly, make sure you know the market value for the position in which you are applying.

Culture 100

Culture Interviews Cover Letters Resumes 100

MishTalk

JANUARY 18, 2016

Mehta collected 186 public forecasts from 1998-2015 of the annual ritual of making market projections for the year ahead. For a couple years, when Barron’s data wasn’t easily available, Mehta used market prediction made in USA Today’s or similar surveys. Some of the firms are now extinct.

Analysis 28

Analysis Banking Data Survey 28

MishTalk

JANUARY 5, 2016

Sales of F-Series pickups rose above 85,000 for a 10-year high, and Ford brand SUV sales saw their best December since 2003. Sitka Pacific is an asset management firm whose goal is strong performance and low volatility, regardless of market direction. Ford Motor Co. reported sales increased 8.3% GM, meanwhile, logged a 5.7%

Sales 28

Sales Journal Construction Report 28

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

In 2003, Bridgespan created the “Bridgestar” initiative to focus on leadership development and to help professionals transition into nonprofit careers. Strategy Consulting. Bridgespan brings a passion for making the world a better place into strategy consulting. Funding Strategy. Global Strategy.

Interviews 150

Interviews Culture Bain Consulting 150

MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Click on Any Chart in this Report to See a Sharper Image Unemployment Rate - Seasonally Adjusted Nonfarm Employment January 2003 - August 2014 click on chart for sharper image Nonfarm Employment Change from Previous Month by Job Type Hours and Wages Average weekly hours of all private employees has been flat for six months at 34.5

Survey 75

Survey Report Course Management 75

MishTalk

JANUARY 6, 2016

Many suggest housing is related to oil and the stock market. We are saving to buy a home, but continue to get priced out of the market. Hunting Homes in Silicon Valley The Washington Post reports on What it’s like to house-hunt in Silicon Valley, the nation’s priciest market. Others say employment outlook and QE play a role.

Real Estate 28

Real Estate Marketing Financial Management 28

MishTalk

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

MarketWatch reports "The latest report may have been influenced by other unusual factors that render it less reliable as a bellwether of labor-market trends: extremely cold and snowy weather and the government’s annual “benchmark” update on how many jobs were created in the past year.

Survey 70

Survey Benchmarking Report Construction 70

MishTalk

JANUARY 7, 2016

Were the month to close here (charts below captured yesterday), this would be the lowest monthly close dating all the way back to December 2003. For example, EconMatters writes That's the Bottom in the Oil Market. Visit [link] to learn more about wealth management and capital preservation strategies of Sitka Pacific.

Energy 28

Energy Analysis Marketing Course 28

Harvard Business

AUGUST 10, 2016

On August 1 Uber announced that it is selling its Chinese brand and operations to Didi Chuxing for $1 billion, its annual burn rate in that market, in exchange for a 20% stake in the local competitor. A cautionary tale from the past: After acquiring EachNet.com, eBay controlled 80% of the Chinese e-commerce market in 2003.

Operations 28

Operations Comparison Transportation Marketing 28

MishTalk

JANUARY 23, 2014

That statement holds true for everything from the Tulip Bubble, to the John Law Mississippi Bubble, to the 1929 Stock Market Crash, to the Housing Bubble. Note that the largest negative discrepancy marked the exact top of the housing market in summer of 2005. I updated that chart numerous times, in real time, since then.

Government 77

Government Examples Policies Marketing 77