Blogonomics – Does anyone really make any money?

News and notes from across the world of finance today.

• FT Alphaville responds to a column written by Mark Penn, Chief Strategist of the Clinton Campaign.
• Looks like Chrysler will be heading into bankruptcy after all – good thing or bad thing?
• New jobless claims drop.  I thought things were getting worse – no more gloom and doom.
• BofA Chairman & CEO can reduce his title to CEO.
• Lots of earnings releases today.
• What the hell is swine flu?
• Use Twitter to make smart money moves?  Come on.
• How would President Obama rate his first 100 days?
• Money basics: Budgeting.
• How the heck should you buy your first home?
• Do you owe more on your car than its worth? (I sure as heck hope not)

That’s all for now.  I hope this market can sustain its rally and stay about the important 875 number in the S&P 500.  Here are the biggest market % gainers for the day.  Have a happy Thursday, and go make something happen today!

MF