Category Archives: Banking

Banking

Downey Financial Seized –

Posted on 22. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

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 –

Posted on 16. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

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 –

Posted on 13. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

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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Obama Market Crash –

Posted on 5. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

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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Crude Oil Up 10% –

Posted on 29. October 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil shot up almost 10% today as the central bank cut rates.  This is expected to have the effect of increasing demand for oil.  Opec is also expected to cut production at the next meeting. To view a related article, … Continue reading →

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Lehman Brothers Private Equity –

Posted on 11. October 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Lehman Brothers Private Equity showed almost a 3% drop in net asset value for the third quarter.  LBPE assets are separate from their bankrupt parent. To view a related article, please click here: http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/djf500/200810090446DOWJONESDJONLINE000376_FORTUNE5.htm Jim Sutliff

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Dollar May Get Crushed –

Posted on 22. September 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The $700 billion dollar bailout may end up crushing the dollar.  The dollar has already taken a pounding over the last year and can expect more decreases in the near future.  The bailout will have the effect of weakening the … Continue reading →

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Commodity Investors Pull Funds –

Posted on 10. September 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Commodity investors pulled more than $39 million dollars out of the market since July.  This has helped to send oil into a free fall to almost $100 dollars a barrel.  Oil prices have caused investigators to watch the market more closely … Continue reading →

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CME & NYMEX Approve Merger –

Posted on 19. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

CME and Nymex shareholders voted to approve the merger.  CME is the world’s largest derivative exchange and NYMEX is the energy and metals market.  To view a related article, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/topstories/feeds/reuters/2008/08/18/2008-08-18T204808Z_01_N18475834_RTRIDST_0_CME-NYMEX-VOTE-URGENT.html James Sutliff

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Double-Down On Hedge Funds –

Posted on 14. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

States are starting to double their bets on hedge fund investments.  In recent years, hedge funds have taken a hit as have the state funds which invested in them.  An attempt to regain losses by doubling your bet on a … Continue reading →

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Stocks Gain As Oil Drops –

Posted on 9. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Stocks posted big gains on the heels of much lower oil prices.  Oil fell almost $5 again today which is due to the bleak economic outlook.  Oil traders make money from volatily so more price swings should be expected.  The … Continue reading →

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Auction Rate Securities –

Posted on 2. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

For investors with funds in Citibank associated with auction rate securities there is reason to watch the news.  New York State Attorney General Coumo is said to be preparing charges against Citibank for fraud in marketing and sales. To view … Continue reading →

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After Hours –

Posted on 13. July 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil falls slightly in after hours trading due to news from Paulson.  The perceived support of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae helped to ease oil prices but it should be pointed out that trading is very light.  Once the week … Continue reading →

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Money Moves To Commodities –

Posted on 24. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

One publisher indicated that he believed that money would continue to move into commodities and away from stocks.  This statement was made at a recent conference of Japanese investors.  The reasoning included a prediction of higher inflation rates and greater returns … Continue reading →

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A Look Ahead –

Posted on 8. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

To check out the market data due out on Wednesday visit CNBC.  It’s a good article that covers a wide range of markets. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.cnbc.com/id/24020208 Jim Sutliff

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