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Getting a much-needed investment when a company is in deep trouble is nice. But, when it damages the firm’s public reputation it takes away some of the joy of surviving. According to the FT, "over...
According to Reuters, S&P futures are down 5.3%. Reuters writes that Yahoo! (YHOO) plans to cut several hundred jobs. Reuters reports that GM (GM) has unveiled a China-made hybrid. Reuters writes...
Merrill Lynch (NYSE:MER) sold the city of Springfield Mass a financial instrument which lost 90% of its value. According to The Wall Street Journal "Merrill violated state law by not properly...
Merrill Lynch (NYSE: MER) has issued its loss for the quarter at -$12.57 EPS for Q4, -$10.73 EPS for all of 2007.  The total loss in dollars was listed as $8.6 Billion for the quarter. The net...
Merrill Lynch (MER) announed that it had improved its capital position by reaching agreements to issue $6.6 billion of mandatory convertible preferred stock in private placements to long-term...
After Citigroup (C) and Merrill Lynch (MER) have announced their earnings, Wall St. will probably see what it expected. The estimates for write-offs, lay-offs, and new capital infusions are already...
According to Reuters, the National Retail Federation and its members are preparing for a slow year. Reuters writes that the FCC has cleared Google (GOOG) to bid in the upcoming auction of wireless...
CNBC reported that Citigroup (C) could have a $24 billion write-off. The source for that report is not clear. Last week, Goldman Sachs said Citi might have to take a charge of $15 billion. That...
According to Reuters, CNBC is reporting that Citigroup (C) could write-down $24 billion. Reuters writes that automakers face big hurdles in 2008. Reuters reports that the $200 billion Kuwait...
Merrill may have to write off another $15 billion for Q4. If the Fed and Treasury want to do something for banks, mortgage companies, and investment houses, they can stop lending them money. In some...
Citigroup (C) is in the market for another $10 billion. Merrill Lynch (MER) is looking for $3 billion to $4 billion. The subprime mess has gotten the better of them and they are likely to take more...
According to Reuters, Capital One has warned that it will have lower than expected earnings. Reuters reports that Goldman Sachs (GS) sees a recession this year. Reuters reports that Tata (TTM) has...
Countrywide Financial (CFC) Chapter 11 rumors, Denial does not help. Drops to $5.05 from 52-week high of $45.26. MBIA (MBI) Still plenty of panic left in the bond insurance world. Sells off to $13.98...
Press reports are saying that Merrill Lynch (MER) may have to raise more capital to offset huge Q4 losses. Merrill Lynch & Co. is in talks with Chinese and Middle Eastern sovereign-wealth funds...
According to Reuters, Merrill Lynch (MER) plans to lay-off 1,600 people. Reuters writes that US durable goods numbers were worse than expected for November. Reuters writes that Wal-Mart (WMT) will...