Archive for the ‘Banking’ Category

Why WaMu Got Walloped

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

In addition to the deteriorating housing market, the lender was hit by news of an investigation by the New York AG. S&P rates the shares sell

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Can Citi Regroup?

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

Many investors want a breakup, but the arguments against splitting up the financial giant are powerful

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Biting the Bullet on Financial Stocks

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Here’s why S&P has downgraded its recommendations on the sector—and several big names in the group

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Citigroup Turns to Robert Rubin

Sunday, November 4th, 2007

In the wake of Charles Prince’s departure, the former Treasury Secretary is named chairman. His first order of business: finding a new CEO

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Citi: That Sinking Feeling

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

The banking giant’s shares flounder after analysts downgrade the company, citing a lack of capital and exposure to shaky credit pools and subprime mortgages

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Is an ‘Insurance’ Rate Cut Necessary?

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

The latest quarterly GDP report is expected to confirm solid growth. Still, the Fed will discuss a rate cut to avoid a potential recession

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A Costly Cleanup for Merrill’s Mess

Monday, October 29th, 2007

It’s official: Stanley O’Neal is out as CEO. But the challenges facing his successor are daunting

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City National: A Smart, Solid Banking Play

Monday, October 29th, 2007

S&P says City National is one of the strongest midcap financial institutions it covers, and rates the shares a strong buy

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Time to Buy Financial Stocks?

Monday, October 29th, 2007

Some brave long-term investors are looking for bargains among the casualties of the credit crunch

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Merrill Lynch’s O’Neal Takes the Hit

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

The financial giant’s CEO took full responsibility for the 94% revenue loss last quarter. Heavy exposure to subprime mortgages was a big problem

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