Market Mad House

In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. Friedrich Nietzsche

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The Death Spiral

Is Dying Sears Trying to Hide Store Closings?

It looks as if Sears’ days are numbered and no amount of public relations tricks can hide the fact. Nobody except Mr. Lampert seems to be fooled by the tactic of refusing to release closing lists.

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The Death Spiral

The Strange World of Eddie Lampert

The transformation, like the Lands’ End (NASDAQ: LE) and Sears Hometown & Outlet (NASDAQ: SHOS) spinoffs, is actually the looting of Sears. Like a dictator who has destroyed his nation’s economy, Lampert is now selling its resources off to the highest bidder. Then he pockets the proceeds and flies away in his private jet.

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