Notes From All Over, Part 1 -- Dow At 29,000? -- December 23, 2019

Markets: S&P 500 and the NASDAQ both hit all-time highs. Dow on track for third straight record high.

Dow crosses 29,000 threshold? Dow at 28,572 (12:06 p.m. CT, December 23, 2019). They say Boeing  took 641 points off the Dow. Add 641 to the Dow right now, 28570 and the Dow would be at 29,211 (possibly better, for obvious reasons).

Recession is right around the corner: 32% of fund managers say recession is not unlikely in 2020.

If the shirt fits, wear it. The shirt comes in six sizes, or thereabouts.

Taxes: when it comes to taxes, the US is the most progressive country in the world (at least among the countries Fee examined).

Funniest think I've seen in a long time: