Shop Talk

Hello to the U.K.,where I advertised this week.The U.K. and the rest of the world are focused on a truly global firm today,Citigroup,whose stock has fallen below five dollars a share.One of the most impressive aspects of the news is the loyalty of Citi's investor, Prince Alwaleed of Saudi Arabia.His Royal Highness has not only not sold his stake in the financial giant;but increased it from less than four up to five percent.He is more than an investor;he is a great friend.Anyone with an interest in the firm should be thanking Prince Alwaleed for being indefatigable.If only the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange were inspired by his judgement,instead of bolting like a herd of crazy buffalo.