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Banking crisis continues

Andrew Gordon of Red Flag Insider does not see a quick end to the banking crisis. What is the best action for retail investors to take in this situation? Tune in to see… Watch the video now. Read more    Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Banking Crisis 2008: The end of the financial powerhouse in the U.S.?

Bank of America is looking to reduce its workforce by 7,500 employees. Citigroup plans to lay off around 6,500. U.S. financial institutions are reporting billions in losses. These are just some of the most recent indications that we are in the midst of a severe banking crisis in the U.S. What should investors do? [...]

Foreign Investment: Bank of England solves the UK banking crisis?

“Mr. King has attached enough conditions to these loans to make the risk to the taxpayer much smaller than it might have been. He’s also helped to make life easier for banks with genuine liquidity problems. Problems with actual solvency are quite another matter however.” — John [...]

Banking Crisis 2008: Repricing the bank take-over candidates

"It’s time to re-approach bank takeovers in this market. Instead of betting on share prices to increase in anticipation of takeovers, it may now be time to go short on banking stocks as soon as the word buyout is mentioned." — J. Christoph Amberger By J. Christoph Amberger TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): The following was [...]

Bank takeover targets: TFN 60-Second Buzz Video

Baltimore — (TFN): After the fire sale of Bear Stearns to JPMorgan, the take-over prices of other distressed banks seem to be up for renegotiation. TFN President J. Christoph Ambergers revisits two likely candidates. Click here to watch the financial video and find out more. ****Make sure you sign up for our [...]

The Great Debate: Decoupling

  "The subprime crisis, now referred to as the U.S. housing debacle, has certainly stirred up much controversy about a greater debate, decoupling.  Many analysts question whether the U.S. recession will cause emerging markets to follow suit.  " — Krista Das Baltimore – (TFN): The following was taken from the March 29 Market Insights video with Krista [...]

The Great Decoupling Debate: TFN Market Insights Video

Baltimore — (TFN): Should we prepare for a global meltdown? Are there safe long-term investments overseas or will the US recession infect other world economies?  Sara Nunnally, a regular on CNBC’s Squawk Box and editor of Taipan Trader has traveled the world and become neck-deep in research to find international banks that don’t [...]

Banking Crisis: The global dimension

"Will Chinese banks and their bad loan loads withstand global investor scrutiny as the U.S. importers of Chinese-made goods find it difficult to finance their purchases?" — J. Christoph Amberger by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): Back in the early 1990s, they defined an optimist as an investment banker who ironed five shirts on a Sunday [...]

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Banking Crisis 2008: Repricing the bank take-over candidates

by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): After trading for over $100 a share, investment bank Bear Stearns recently sold out to JPMorgan for the firesale price of $2 a share — less than a bottle of water. Less than the value of its New York headquarters. The deal could provide new leverage for the prospective buyers [...]

Banking Crisis: The next wave

Baltimore — (TFN): The banking crisis is taking its toll. U.S. banks are reporting record losses and laying off thousands of employees. But banking is a global business — and unemployed investment bankers may be the only growth sector left. What to expect as Chinese banks join the fray? Click here to find out! ****Make sure you [...]

Credit Card Stocks: Is this little known bill going to ring in the next banking crisis?

"The current economic situation is kind of like adding dead fish to fertilizer. It stinks right now. It’s hard to bear, but it’s going to benefit us all." — Andrew Snyder   This is taken from the Smart Trading Action Alert video interview with Andrew Snyder. by Laura Cadden Baltimore — (TFN): Laura Cadden: After years of record revenues [...]

Bank Stocks: Is it time to buy financial sector stocks again?

Baltimore — (TFN): It’s been a rough week for Bear Sterns. Forced to sell all of its shares to JPMorgan Chase for a lowly $2 a share, Bear Sterns investors have seen better days. However, Bear Stern’s two rivals Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs — while still in a profit slump — posted better-than-expected quarterly [...]

Best Bank Stock: It’s time to bargain hunt in the ruins of the financial industry

  Baltimore — (TFN): BlackSheep Trader Stephen Oakes has discovered one outstanding banking stock that has proven itself time and time again. The stock is quickly approaching a buying point. For contrarian investors, this is the time to make use of a lagging index and battered stock prices to buy at deep discounts. Click here for your free [...]

Global Banking Crisis: “New Deal” of central banks spells trouble for India

"Santa Claus glides mysteriously. Helicopter Ben requires expensive aviation fuel and adds to global warming when he does his rescue act. Whatever the vehicle, the action is the same: Flood the world with more money and pray." — Ajit Dayal by Ajit Dayal, equitymaster.com Baltimore — (TFN): A week ago, the central banks of [...]