Warren Buffett on CNBC (V – VIII)

By Barry Ritholtz - March 10th, 2009, 10:15AM

Buffett: Finding the Right Solution
Berkshire Hathaway chairman/CEO Warren Buffett discusses the President’s budget plan and how it will help the nation’s economic recovery.

11:18

Ask Warren: Raise Taxes, Save Economy?
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says lowering taxes is a good idea but someone has to get taxed and it should be those who make more income.

11:43

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Warren Buffett: Fear Affects Everyone
Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway chairman/CEO says that even the big shot investors fear the economic crisis.

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Warren Buffett: Billionaire Next Door
Final thoughts on the steps needed for economic recovery, with Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway chairman/CEO

11:18

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Macro Notes

Retail sales mixed relative to expectations
Peter Boockvar

Retail Sales in Jan rose .4% headline m/o/m, .7% ex auto's, .6% ex auto's and gasoline and .7% at the core. The headline figure was less than expected while the rest were slightly better. But, with respect to non headline sales, because Dec figures were revised lower, taking the two months together were about in line with forecasts overall. Sales rose in electronics, building materials, food/beverages, clothing, sporting goods, dept stores and restaurant/bars and fell interestingly for online retailers, health/personal care, furniture and motor vehicle/parts. Bottom line, headline sales were below expectations due to the greater than expected fall m/o/m...

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