Monthly Archives: November 2008

Harvard Dumps Equity Shares –

Harvard, Columbia and Duke are beating down values as they try to dump their shares in private equity funds.  Harvard has one of the largest endowments at over $36 billion and their secondary sales may overwhelm the small market segment. … Continue reading

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Downey Financial Seized –

Downey Financial has been seized as well as two smaller banks.  The FDIC brokered a deal that allowed U.S. Bancorp to acquire Downey. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/newspid=20601087&sid=aAyVj8SZ7Y0I&refer=home James Sutliff

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Credit Scores –

Credit scores are more important than ever for personal loans.  The need for financing extends beyond the business community. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/newspid=20601214&sid=aiqk5pwd36ts&refer=invest Jim Sutliff

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Stock Market Swings –

The stock market has displayed wide swings over the last two weeks and today is not any different.  Currently, the market is almost even on the day after rebounding from being down over 300 points.  To view a related article, please … Continue reading

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Mushroom Energy –

Chinese mushrooms may prove to be an asset in the search for new energy sources.  Renewable energy is an investment segment that is expected to continue to surge.  To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601110&sid=az5PYSl7vUE4 Jim Sutliff

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Obama Market Crash –

The markets posted the biggest post-election drop ever today.  It’s really more of an Obama centered crash than other economic factors.  The increased capital gains tax and other Obama proposals are likely to cause many to flee the market before … Continue reading

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