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Guest Post: 2012 Economic Year in Review by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

'Looking Back at 2012 Every year, I usually write about the past year with mixed feelings, at times nostalgic for those events and at times, glad that the year is over. 2012 brought us highs, lows, and surprises. As to the latter, the Federal Reserve is always good for a couple of surprises. They continued to run their easing campaign, now going on six years strong and counting, pushing down on Treasury yields, spreads, mortgage rates, and pushing up on money supply.

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Rabois Leaves Square due to Sexual Harassment Suit

Javelin Strategy & Research

My first reaction to seeing the news that Keith Rabois was leaving was Square that this was another indication that the MPOS space was getting crowded and heading for a shakeup. After all, margins are razor thin and Verifone had recently sunk Sai l.

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A Javelin 10 Trend: Apple’s Dethroning - Stock Plunges 12%

Javelin Strategy & Research

Apple is now at risk of losing its position as the most valuable U.S. company, after the Cupertino based company’s stock dropped over 12% today in reaction to an earnings report that fell far short of investor expectations.

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