Tag Archives: jounalism

Since 2002, when research was formally separated from investment banking, the quality of research on Wall Street has deteriorated, and many top analysts have left the business.

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

- Banks are no longer allowed to pay their analysts from any revenue derived from investment banking, only from trading operations. – An investment banker can’t call a research analyst at the same firm without a lawyer chaperoning the conversation. … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Max Keiser’s attempt at predicting the future —subjectively

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

Overall, the TV show is based on a good concept (trying to predict future headlines), and I’m sure it will be a success in the end. However, one big mistake Max is doing is to have female journalists. Sorry to … Continue reading →

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2020′s PREDICTION MARKET JOURNALISM = Polls + Experts + Prediction Markets

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

- Justin Wolfers interview: [...] Wolfers predicted that cable news shows would turn to prediction-market experts for analysis in 2008. “My forecast is that they’ll either have someone in the studio whose job it is to track the markets, or … Continue reading →

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