Greg Abel's first major deal at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. wasn't just a way to put a dent in a nearly $400 billion cash pile. It was also a bet on the American Dream.

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Nonfarm payrolls (NFP) FELL 23k versus an 80k forecast.  Last month was revised down as well. From a traditional market-watching perspective, this is pure rally fuel. Indeed, bonds are rallying sharply so far. Let's hope it sticks. Why wouldn't it? As labor force dynamics have shifted, it doesn't ta