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Douglas A. McIntyre | Feb 3, 2009 at 5:43 AM EST

Destroying Bank Of America (BAC) While Saving It

While the battle between Bank of America (BAC) CEO Ken Lewis and former Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain goes on…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Feb 2, 2009 at 6:05 AM EST

“Bad Bank” May Force Another Look At Accouting Rules

Robert Rubin, former Treasury Secretary, head of Goldman Sachs (GS), and recently departed senior board member at Citigroup (C) has…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 31, 2009 at 9:35 AM EST

Bad Bank Snag, Nationalization, Nothing But Questions

Everyone waited last week for the government to set up a "bad bank" last week where banks and major financial…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 31, 2009 at 8:36 AM EST

The Government’s Insane Bailout Of AIG (AIG) Continues (BAC)(C)

The federal government has put $150 billion into rescuing AIG (AIG), which was once the most profitable insurance company in…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 30, 2009 at 3:04 PM EST

Julian Robertson Stays Very Bearish, With Picks (GS, V, MA, PTY, PCN)

If you hadn’t gotten your full round of pre-weekend economic gloom, famed investor Julian Robertson of Tiger Management just gave…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 30, 2009 at 6:02 AM EST

The Bank Repair Plan: Neither Fish Nor Fowl

The Administration is looking at a hybrid plan to save the nation’s banks. It world involve buying some toxic assets…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 28, 2009 at 2:52 PM EST

Fed Stays Low, Looks At Buying Treasuries

According to MarketWatch, "The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it would keep intact its current policy of record-low interest rates.…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 28, 2009 at 10:54 AM EST

Can Colonial Make It? (CNB)

Colonial Bancgroup Inc. (NYSE: CNB) is looking like it is the next banking institution on the verge of tipping over…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 28, 2009 at 8:42 AM EST

Huge Loss At Wells Fargo (WFC): Blame Wachovia, But Government Rescue Plan Drives Shares Up

The shares in Wells Fargo (WFC) are up 22% to $19.76. The bank’s modest results are not the cause. There…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 28, 2009 at 6:26 AM EST

A New Attempt To Build A “Bad Bank”

Creating a "bad bank" is on the wish list of an extraordinarily large number of regulators and members of Congress.…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 27, 2009 at 2:19 PM EST

Another Group of ETF’s Bite The Dust (NTRS, AUS, BRU, SNO, FRC, DAX, HKG, IQE, TAV, ITL, TYI, AEX, LIS, SGT, JNB, LDN, MYG, JRE)

Northern Trust Corp. (NASDAQ: NTRS) has announced today that the group plans to close the Northern Exchange Traded Shares (NETS)…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 26, 2009 at 4:31 PM EST

American Express Earnings Left Home (AXP)

American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) posted earnings from continuing operations of $0.21EPS, down about a 70% year-over-year decline. Revenue plunged…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 26, 2009 at 1:35 PM EST

IPO Filing: Penn Millers Holding Corporation (PMIC)

We have a new IPO filing from Penn Millers Holding Corporation. This is far from a traditional IPO, and it…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 26, 2009 at 5:28 AM EST

No New News: Banks Won’t Lend Money

Despite getting cash from the government, banks aren’t lending more money. It makes a good headline, but it does not…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 22, 2009 at 5:26 PM EST

Regional Banks Already Registering TARP Shares & Warrants (HMNF, MFSF, STL, CJBK, GRNB, PVSA, FISI, TSBK, IBOC)

We have perused many SEC filings over the years, but it seems that the flood gates are starting to open…

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Destroying Bank Of America (BAC) While Saving It

“Bad Bank” May Force Another Look At Accouting Rules

Bad Bank Snag, Nationalization, Nothing But Questions

The Government’s Insane Bailout Of AIG (AIG) Continues (BAC)(C)

Julian Robertson Stays Very Bearish, With Picks (GS, V, MA, PTY, PCN)

The Bank Repair Plan: Neither Fish Nor Fowl

Fed Stays Low, Looks At Buying Treasuries

Can Colonial Make It? (CNB)

Huge Loss At Wells Fargo (WFC): Blame Wachovia, But Government Rescue Plan Drives Shares Up

A New Attempt To Build A “Bad Bank”

Another Group of ETF’s Bite The Dust (NTRS, AUS, BRU, SNO, FRC, DAX, HKG, IQE, TAV, ITL, TYI, AEX, LIS, SGT, JNB, LDN, MYG, JRE)

American Express Earnings Left Home (AXP)

IPO Filing: Penn Millers Holding Corporation (PMIC)

No New News: Banks Won’t Lend Money

Regional Banks Already Registering TARP Shares & Warrants (HMNF, MFSF, STL, CJBK, GRNB, PVSA, FISI, TSBK, IBOC)

This High-Yield Bond ETF Offers Steady Cash Flow and Low Volatility

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Destroying Bank Of America (BAC) While Saving It

“Bad Bank” May Force Another Look At Accouting Rules

Bad Bank Snag, Nationalization, Nothing But Questions

The Government’s Insane Bailout Of AIG (AIG) Continues (BAC)(C)

Julian Robertson Stays Very Bearish, With Picks (GS, V, MA, PTY, PCN)

The Bank Repair Plan: Neither Fish Nor Fowl

Fed Stays Low, Looks At Buying Treasuries

Can Colonial Make It? (CNB)

Huge Loss At Wells Fargo (WFC): Blame Wachovia, But Government Rescue Plan Drives Shares Up

A New Attempt To Build A “Bad Bank”

Another Group of ETF’s Bite The Dust (NTRS, AUS, BRU, SNO, FRC, DAX, HKG, IQE, TAV, ITL, TYI, AEX, LIS, SGT, JNB, LDN, MYG, JRE)

American Express Earnings Left Home (AXP)

IPO Filing: Penn Millers Holding Corporation (PMIC)

No New News: Banks Won’t Lend Money

Regional Banks Already Registering TARP Shares & Warrants (HMNF, MFSF, STL, CJBK, GRNB, PVSA, FISI, TSBK, IBOC)

This High-Yield Bond ETF Offers Steady Cash Flow and Low Volatility

This Natural Resources ETF Has Silently Outperformed The S&P 500 Year-To-Date While Yielding 5%

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