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Saudi Oil Minister Reprimands CNBC Reporter for Calling OPEC a 'Cartel'

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:38:12 +0000

Jeff Poor

It’s the new “C” word according to Melissa Francis, co-host of CNBC’s “The Call.” Using the word “cartel” to describe OPEC is officially a no- no.

Cramer Responds to NYU Professor Nouriel Roubini in Latest CNBC Feud

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:39:24 +0000

Jeff Poor

Once again, someone has squared off against one of CNBC’s star personalities, and this time it’s a liberal economist taking aim at the old standby, “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer.

An April 8 Associated Press story reported that, on the heels of "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart taking Cramer “to task for trying to turn finance reporting into a game,” New York University Professor and Huffington Post contributor Nouriel Roubini blasted Cramer in an interview. Predictably, Cramer responded.

CNBC Hosts Question Alleged Tax Cheat Rangel's Authority on AIG Retroactive Taxes

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:39:49 +0000

Jeff Poor

In the wake of the American International Group (AIG) bonus controversy, some have called the plans of congressional leaders to tax those bonuses at a rate of 90-100 percent “legislating with a vengeance.”

CNBC Analyst: Dow to 6,000; Stimulus and Bank Bailout to Blame

admin — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:06:57 +0000

Jeff Poor

Remember how the $789 billion stimulus package and the banking bailout under the direction of Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner were supposed to restore confidence to the economy? Think again.

CNBC's Goldman Defends Opinion of Apple CEO Jobs' Health

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:18:37 +0000

Jeff Poor

A lot of people seem to think that the success of tech giant Apple hinges on the leadership of its CEO, Steve Jobs.

Bartiromo Calls Palin a 'Terrific Choice'

admin — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:16:45 +0000

Jeff Poor

In an election where the economy is a top issue for voters, an endorsement from a respected financial journalist might be something to brag about. Not so fast, Democrats.

Israel-Iran Tension Causing Oil Price Surge, CNBC Analyst Says

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:35:26 +0000

Jeff Poor

In early trading on June 6, the price of a barrel of oil rose $6 and was holding steady at near-record highs in excess of $133. According to CNBC contributor John Kilduff, a high-ranking Israeli official caused the spike when he commented on tensions between Israel and Iran.

Surprise: Despite Bleak Predictions, Retail Sales Climb in January

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:34:40 +0000

Jeff Poor

According to the media and some economists it wasn’t supposed to be this way. Our consumer-driven economy was supposed to show a slowdown in spending not an increase.

That goes to show you can’t believe all the economic forecasts of doom and gloom put out by the media. According to the U.S. Commerce Department, retail sales increased 0.3 percent in January after showing a 0.4 percent unrevised decline in December.

Cramer: The Fed 'Wants a Recession'

admin — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:29:18 +0000

Jeff Poor

CNBC’s Jim Cramer continues to heap criticism upon the Federal Reserve for not cutting interest rates. Most recently on January 2, “Mad Money” Cramer suggested the Fed was trying to punish reckless borrowers.