http://bsmarketers.disqus.com/Offering a whole lot of marketing directions.enWed, 13 May 2009 11:32:07 -0000http://backseatmarketers.com/2008/10/07/is-a-no-confidence-vote-on-companies-fair/#comment-9282864Why companies with cash reserves aren’t buying up their own stock?<br>They cant eat their own body and survive. Maybe they know their expenses and plans will use most of it..pennystocksWed, 13 May 2009 11:32:07 -0000http://backseatmarketers.com/2008/10/10/consumer-saving-to-trump-spending/#comment-3029652=Allan, I agree that this pull back may create even more issues as this cycle's trend has even VC's looking to cut budgets ahead of the recession instead of feeling out how bad things get.CorySMon, 13 Oct 2008 17:11:55 -0000http://backseatmarketers.com/2008/10/10/consumer-saving-to-trump-spending/#comment-3028529Essentially, BCG is calling a reversal in trend here. It's not inconceivable because the recent market turmoil has been so severe and so dramatic. Consumers are likely scared that they may lose their jobs, their homes, and their life savings. The resultant cuts in spending will only exacerbate their fears - it's a self-fulfilling prophecy.AllanMon, 13 Oct 2008 16:37:49 -0000