Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Bsi 2,134.94 +6.45 -.3%

President Obama's message to the Muslim world is one of the first of many steps to differentiate himself from the past Commander in Chief.

BUY

Kanye in Paris

By rocking a mullet/afro hybrid Mr. West again shows that he's a varied creative figure.

SELL

Thriller: The Musical

New Yorkers love to think of itself as the cultural heart of the country, however, of late the Great White Way has been as vapid and idea-free as Hollywood.  The latest, a planned musical adaptation of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video.

As adapted as we need.

Monday, January 26, 2009

Bsi 2,128.49 +19.43 +.91%

The Index gets a "Push" forward (sorry, couldn't help myself) behind the success of Lee Daniels' film at the Sundance Film Festival.  The adaptation of Sapphire's 1997 novel took home the Grand Jury Prize, The Audience Award and the Special Jury Prize.

That's right, a film with Mariah Carey won an award... and no, it's not a Razzie (this time).

Friday, January 23, 2009

Bsi 2,109.06 +9.84 +.47%

A historic week closes with another day of gains.

WINNERS

Barack Obama  (BHO) 286.31 +21.39 +7.47%

If there ever was a Blue Chip stock on this Index, this is it.

Of course, now the party's over.  And the real work begins.

LOSERS

Elizabeth Alexander  (EA44) .13 -.02 -13.33%

Alexander is here less for percentage lost as much as squandered gains.  The writer of the inaugural poem, "Praise Song for the Day", the Yale professor had an opportunity to stamp her name into the consciousness of a population that largely ignores her discipline.

Oh well, maybe she'll get it right the next time a black man or woman gets elected president.  Start holding breath... now!

Instead, her rather clumsy, uninspired verses failed to garner any attention outside of derision from those who still find solace and inspiration in poetry.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Bsi 2,099.22 +21.57 +1.03%

The Index sees a bump as a result of the recent Academy Award nominations for Taraji P. Henson and Viola Davis.

She's baaaaaack!

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Bsi 2,077.65 +42.67 +2.05

Perhaps later generations will look back at the past few months and see an optimism bubble fueled this bull run in Black Market.  A sort of "irrational exuberance" that will lead to insurmountable expectations.

We certainly hope not, as both analysts and those invested bask in the afterglow of one of the most monumental moments in Black American history.

Although we never had a problem with the first cover, we see that this, in NBA parlance, is a "make-up call".

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Bsi 2,034.98 +143 +7.03%

History

BUY

Black Dynamite

The Blaxploitation spoof starring Michael Jai White sells to Sony for $2 million at Sundance and is all but assured a theatrical release.

SELL

Obama Merchandise

From commemorative coins to t-shirts to bobbleheads, merchants have used Obama themed swag to make it through a rough business cycle.

Yeah, "madness" is about right.

Now, though, he has the job and he's going to become less of an icon and a lot more human very quickly.

Monday, January 19, 2009