Yale Bock's Opinion & Analysis
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We have all heard the famous quote from Mark Twain, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Yogi’s quote is a little more humorous for it’s absurdity, but...
In September, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.92%, the S&P 500 rose 1.28%, and the NASDAQ increased .55%. Through the first three quarters of the year, the Dow is ahead by 14.05%, the...
In the college sports world, there is a famous quote regarding coaching, “It’s not the X’s and the O’s, it’s the Jimmies and the Joe’s.” You see, when it...
In nearly any competitive endeavor, there are plenty of obstacles to make the task difficult. First and foremost, there is the opposition. In sports, the immediate goal is to win the game you are...
Fall is a time of the year many absolutely adore, including me. The long, steamy, hot summer days start to temper off and the temperature becomes reasonable, almost even, I dare say, pleasant. It has...
Before the age of the internet and social networking, there was a long period where television and video ruled the entertainment landscape. Half hour and hour long television programs were ingrained...
The world is getting more connected through technology and travel. Cuisines are evolving. Some people are scared of globalization, but I think people will always take pride in cultural heritage. John...
Last week, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell announced to the globe the decision to cut interest rates for the first time in a decade (25 basis points or a quarter of one percent) to 2.25%,...
In the current environment of negative bond yields (in major foreign countries), a punk 10-Year treasury rate, steady but maybe slowing economic growth, and a decade of over ten percent annual returns...
If you have ever visited the Irvine/Newport Beach/South Orange County area, you know it is a very unique region. The area has grown dramatically, and people from all over the world are attracted to...