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A Fiasco in Financials Graphic_rating_sell MER
Mikerun
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A Fiasco in Financials

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<> After a brief, one-day rally in the financial sector following the Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE) bailout on Sunday, companies such as Lehman Brothers (LEH) and Washington Mutual (WM) have lost over 47% and 57% of their market value, respectively, compared to a 5% loss in the Financial Sector SPDR (XLF) over the last five trading days. In contrast, the UltraShort Financials ProShares ETF (SKF) is up 6% in this ti...
By  Mike Havrilla   (+1.04%  risk: conservative)  09/10/08 2 comments


MER will bounce on Freddie/Fannie Graphic_rating_buy MER
Intelligence
48%
MER will bounce on Freddie/Fannie
By  joeyjoejoe   (-16.07%  risk: conservative)  09/08/08 Comment


Think we hit bottom? Think again! Graphic_rating_sell MER
Newsmonkey
71%
Thinking of investing in finacial stocks.  Consider Bil Gross's comments first.

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Bond manager Bill Gross wants to spread the bailout wealth. Gross says in a commentary posted on the Pimco Web site Thursday that the government must “open up the balance sheet of the U.S. Treasury” to support Fannie Mae ( FNM ), Freddie Mac ( FRE ) and, in a new twist, “Mom and Pop on Main Street U.S.A.” as well.

<> Gross has previously said he believes the Treasury will have to assist Fannie and Freddie in any efforts to raise new capital. His Pimco Total Return bond fund ha...
By  newsmonkey   (-19.68%  risk: conservative)  09/04/08 Comment


MER - and why there is no bottom in sight Graphic_rating_sell MER
Newsmonkey
71%
When considering if financial stocks have hit bottom first consider this research piece by Bridgewater , the worlds 2nd largest hedge fund.   It doesn't bode well for  MER, the financial industry, the US Dollar, or the  US economy in general.  This is no time to be taking speculative positions in securities that neither you or I have the ability to analyze completely enough to  make a sophisticated investment decision.  In markets like these you are far better off protecting your capital than trying to catch falling knives.

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U.S. study estimated losses of fin...
By  newsmonkey   (-19.68%  risk: conservative)  08/28/08 Comment


Only a matter of time before dividend cut... Graphic_rating_sell MER
60%
Why would anyone start believing what Merrill says now? Our signals all say that Merrill Lynch (MER) is going lower. 
By  Supertradetimer Team   (-2.63%  risk: conservative)  08/14/08 2 comments



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zyaadakairaada   (+3.25%  risk: conservative)
Rents down two thirds - Take-up of new offices in the City of London has fallen to its lowest for more than 20 years as the slowdown in the economy has reined in financial ser...
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Walter Thatcher   (+6.37%  risk: aggressive)
Still calling a bottom? - Lehman is going bankrupt and Merrill's going to be sold. Do people still think that you should be dipping your toes in financials?
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Newsmonkey
newsmonkey   (-19.68%  risk: conservative)
The Rush to Gold. Coming or gone? - We are in the midst of a credit melt down. If you don't believe it just turn on a tv , pick up a paper, or get your head out of the sand. Face it, the...
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Newsmonkey
newsmonkey   (-19.68%  risk: conservative)
The great leverage unwind now is NOT the time to ju.. - When considering weather bottoms are in or not you should first try to understand what is driving the madness. To put it simply the market is wringing...
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Newsmonkey
newsmonkey   (-19.68%  risk: conservative)
short financial stocks and buy small caps - Lets make money! I welcome all posters but like the ones who don't agree with me.
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