Thursday, October 18, 2007

What Inflation?

From Bloomberg:

Hershey Co., the largest U.S. candy maker, said third-quarter profit plunged 66 percent and sales unexpectedly fell as it lost market share and dairy costs rose.

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Nonfat dry milk prices rose 20 percent from the first quarter and are more than double what they were a year ago, according to Katzman. He is one of 15 analysts who have a ``hold'' rating on the stock. Three others recommend buying Hershey, and two say ``sell.''


But remember -- according to the Federal Reserve, this chart doesn't count when looking at inflation: