[RickM]

I have to say that during the so called .com boom any experienced business person realized that it was a bubble that would burst sooner or later.

I had my fill of young upstarts thinking that the world revolved around them. Money was "fake"... very large investments made on on half-baked ideas and business plans written on a cocktail napkin. The rush to greed made for an artificial business environment and economy.

I believe the foundation on which business is sitting on now is much more sound than it was in the late 90s.

The end of the week will be interesting. Jobless claims and interest rate direction (?) will be disclosed.