I think it’s quite incredible how a company, that, let’s face it, makes items that are not exactly ‘necessary’. I mean, oil and it’s derivates are much more important to today’s world than an iPhone or Apple TV.

Below a chart that shows the value of the companies over this last year…

Of course, the sharp fall of Exxon in the last month, does attribute to the current situation, but I think it’s still incredible and is a good example of how good marketing can work. It also show the volatility of the markets and the times we live in.

This is just great. Knife-wielding guy at Eindhoven airport today. Six policemen, two with weapons drawn, just about to shoot him in the leg and someone decides to call home, saying he might be a bit later…