Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Posts Tagged ‘ AIG ’

Soaring Prices for AIG, Fannie and Other Financial Stocks Sending Mixed Messages to Investors

Aug 31st, 2009 | By William Patalon III | Category: Financial News, Stock Market Investing

Three of the financial institutions that were key catalysts to the global financial crisis – and that owe the federal government billions of dollars as a direct result of those problems – have seen their shares triple in price so far this month.



With Reappointment in the Bag, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke Turns to Face Troublesome New Challenges

Aug 26th, 2009 | By Jason Simpkins | Category: Politics & Economics

For U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke, the biggest challenges are still to come.



In the Race for a U.S. Economic Rebound, Growing Debt and Budget Deficits Remain the Biggest Possible Roadblock

Aug 24th, 2009 | By William Patalon III | Category: Politics & Economics

Even as investors get more and more bullish about the outlook for the U.S. economy, the economy’s underlying foundation continues to erode.



How Over-Regulating Goldman Sachs Will Lead to Higher Oil and Commodity Prices

Aug 21st, 2009 | By Peter Krauth | Category: Oil Investment & Alternative Energy

After earning hefty profits on its commodities trading for nearly 18 years, heavyweight trader Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) now finds itself on the hot seat, defending this crucial source of revenue. And while that may not be good for Goldman, it’s also bad for investors.  Let me explain…



Stitch in Time

Aug 7th, 2009 | By Bill Bonner | Category: Politics & Economics

At least something good has come out of the economic crisis; it blew off the purple robes that clothed economists and exposed their naked flanks. Still, they don’t deserve the beating they’re getting in the press – with snide remarks and sarcastic comments; they deserve better. A beating with sticks!



Goldman…Goldman…Goldman…

Aug 6th, 2009 | By Bill Bonner | Category: Politics & Economics

 Goldman Sachs Would Have Collapsed If Not For Henry Paulson.



Cash for Liquor Anyone?

Aug 5th, 2009 | By Bill Bonner | Category: Politics & Economics

The future cometh…Cash for bankers! Cash for Detroit’s clunkers! From one scam to the next…But first, let us turn to the latest market update.



Hot Stocks: As Wall Street Debates GE’s Future, Could Turnaround Plan Cause Shares to Double?

Jul 29th, 2009 | By Bob Blandeburgo | Category: Featured, Stock Market Investing

Is General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) poised to be the next U.S. player scuttled by the worldwide credit crisis?  Or is the onetime-bellwether conglomerate on track for a major corporate turnaround – the kind of rebound that will restore the company’s global muscle while providing investors with a shot at double- or even triple-digit gains?



A Bonus Too Far (Bankers on Borrowed Time)

Jul 21st, 2009 | By Justice Litle | Category: Financial News

Did Goldman Sachs get too greedy this time? If so, the gravy train could be coming to an end…



Here’s Why It’s Time to Ban Credit Default Swaps

Jul 15th, 2009 | By Martin Hutchinson | Category: Politics & Economics

Ask U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-CA, about credit default swaps and she’ll offer this warning: Ban them now or expect a reprise of the ongoing global financial crisis – which the derivative securities helped create. When it comes to elected officials, Congresswoman Waters is not one I would typically feel that I have a lot in agreement with.