Tag: morgan stanley
Tug-of-war investing at Under Armour
Published on March 24, 2009
Under Armour (NYSE:UA) is under pressure from both sides. Analysts say it is going down, while emotional investors continue to fall in love. Somebody is going to lose.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Have you ever had one of those days when you thought your office was bugged? When you were absolutely positive somebody [...]
Manic Monday: Good news for stocks like Morgan Stanley (MS) and National City (NCC)
Published on October 13, 2008
Wall Street may start the week in positive territory thanks to some good news. It is the first time in a long time. Some indicators are pointing a market bottom. Let’s hope the worst is behind us and there is more good news on the way.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): Finally, a Monday with [...]
Welcome back short sellers!
Published on October 9, 2008
Washington’s ban on short-selling ended last night. Is it any surprise the markets plunged and General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) got crushed?
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): Once again, you can thank Washington for today’s insane plunge on Wall Street. When the SEC extended its temporary short-selling ban last week, it did so [...]
Market washout: Morgan Stanley (MS) and National City (NCC) won’t play along
Published on October 8, 2008
The equities market is holding tough today thanks to interest rate cuts. Companies like Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) and National City (NYSE:NCC) are making gains. But is it really good news?
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): The Federal Reserve has been working overtime, yet the markets are not respecting its hard work. It is the sign [...]
Lehman Brothers (LEH) may destroy itself
Published on September 12, 2008
“Of the five big investment banks that were in operation at the outset of this year, The Bear Stearns Cos. has already failed and been taken over, and Lehman Brothers is trying to avoid a similar fate.” — Martin Hutchinson
by Martin Hutchinson
Baltimore — (TFN): When Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LEH) announced a third-quarter loss [...]
Playing Bluffmaster with the U.S. banks
Published on August 29, 2008
“I can see Morgan Stanley on one side… Citigroup, and Lehman are there too. And they are all bluffing about what they’re holding, and everyone playing knows it.” — Charles Delvalle
by Charles Delvalle
Baltimore — (TFN): Every time I think about the world financial system, I keep coming [...]
Credit Crisis: International banks call for increased regulations
Published on March 5, 2008
"Few folks have the ethical strength to turn away that kind of opportunity. And those that do will never see a corner office. It takes greed to succeed. " – Andrew Snyder
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore (TFN) — You would think that an executive in charge of billions of dollars of other people's money would be more responsible. After all, the mistakes they make could have a significantly…
Subprime Fallout: Hitting execs where it hurts
Published on December 19, 2007
"Perhaps the investment community is finally discovering what my grandmother could have told you: don’t lend money to people who don’t pay back their creditors." – Stephanie Grimmett
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore – (TFN) You know things are bad when CEOs are sacrificing their yearly bonuses.
In a fit of corporate maturity, the CEOs and [...]