First Read Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff I have returned from Florida and the Options Industry Conference after a trip to Sarasota, FL, to my home there. I stopped by to say hello to Richard and Ellen Sandor. I like to check in with Doc Sandor when I am in Sarasota. The […]
Read articleFirst Read Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff Steve Strahler of Crain’s Chicago Business typically calls me when a significant Chicago financial figure has passed away, as he is the lead obituary writer for Crain’s. However, this week he was given the big job of writing a story about a local Catholic Cardinal […]
Read articleFirst Read Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff Bob Pisani‘s retirement from day-to-day reporting on the NYSE floor marks the end of an era for financial journalism and the New York Stock Exchange itself. For 35 years at CNBC, Pisani has been a constant, trusted, and insightful presence, setting the gold standard for […]
Read articleFirst Read Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff If you are a big Donald Trump fan, you are probably looking at today’s lead story and thinking, “There John goes again.” The story is titled “Who’s the Greatest Grifter of Them All?” from Thomas B. Edsall in The New York Times. It is an […]
Read articleFirst Read Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff Alex Jacobson, 72, a longtime industry options educator, passed away on Friday surrounded by his family. Chapel service Wed, May 7, 2025, 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment will follow at Shalom Memorial Park. Donations may be […]
Read articleFirst Read Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff Freedom of the press is a cornerstone of democratic societies and vital in fostering free markets. This principle is highlighted on World Press Freedom Day, which is celebrated annually on May 3rd and raises awareness about the importance of free and independent media. Key economists […]
Read articleFirst Read Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff Craig Donohue Named CEO of Cboe Global Markets Cboe Picks Leader With The Education, Experience, and Right Fit For The Job Yesterday, Cboe Global Markets named Craig Donohue, 63, its new CEO starting May 7, 2025, replacing Fred Tomczyk, 69. To hold the title of […]
Read articleFirst Read Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff Elon Musk has publicly criticized the Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation, calling it an “eyebrow raiser” and suggesting his government efficiency team should investigate the project as an example of potential government waste, Bloomberg reported. Musk’s remarks, made at the White House, come amid […]
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