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Breaking news: Wells Fargo (WFC) buys Wachovia (WB)

October 3, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
There is some huge breaking news this morning. Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) is purchasing Wachovia (NYSE:WB) for a significant premium, pushing the former suitor, Citigroup (NYSE:C) and its help from the Fed, out of the picture. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): There is something exciting and fascinating about this market. When the Street thinks it finally has [...]

Profit from the Recession: Four retail stocks to buy now

June 2, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
“I definitely began to think less about ‘what if we go into a recession’ and more along the lines of ‘What should I do with my money now?’” — Wayne Mulligan Blogger’s note: Wayne Mulligan is the founder of Tickerhound, a Web site that’s best described as Yahoo Answers for investors. If that [...]

Foreign Investment: Follow Buffett into Germany

May 21, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
“On a recent trip to Europe, Buffett made stops in Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Italy. But his first priority was to meet with leaders of the German mittelstand.” — Martin Hutchinson by Martin Hutchinson Baltimore – (TFN): Investors have been watching Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, BRK.B) Chairman Warren Buffett’s moves for years to [...]

Warren Buffet to the Rescue

February 13, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
"He cheerfully admits that this is capitalism, red in tooth and claw, at its finest… And still the market applauds him as a hero." — John Stepek by John Stepek Baltimore and London – (TFN):  You have to admire Warren Buffett. He's offered to relieve the ailing monoline bond [...]