Why don’t we talk abstractly about greenshoes for a while, because for some reason some people want to talk about them and hey, why not, they’re a thing. In talking about greenshoes, though, we are not going to use the F-word, because I swore to myself that last week was the end of that. We’re…
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Bearish spread hits BioMarin Pharma
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The drug developer has fallen sharply since hitting a 52-week high last Wednesday, but shares are rebounding today.
Read more »Yahoo climbs on Alibaba divestiture
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The U.S. Internet giant will receive more than $7 billion for up to half its stake in the Chinese company; Lowe's cuts full-year guidance; ArcelorMittal climbs after agreeing to sell North American assets.
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Why are away fans treated differently from home supporters?
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Trips to Manchester United and Chelsea were as disappointing off the pitch as on it for QPR fan Paul Moore. Read on to find out more...... read more >
Read more »Fairfax Financial Holdings: The Line Between Desperation And The Miraculous
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Theology and high finance rarely intersect but one place they likely met is at the Toronto headquarters of insurance conglomerate Fairfax Financial Holdings (FRFHF.PK) in the winter of 2003.
It was there, in the bitter cold of that early February, that V. Prem Watsa, Fairfax's founder and chief executive, along with a handful of his closest colleagues, conceived a transaction whose effect has been nothing short of miraculous.
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Bank Of America: 10 Year Review, 100+% Total Payout Ratio
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Long-term investors in Bank of America (BAC) may find this review and information useful. The following items were reviewed for the 10 years ending December 2001 through 2011
- Revenue
- Net income
- Dividends
- Share repurchases
- Long-term debt
The first thing that stands out:
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Limited losses seen in Peabody Energy
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The coal producer is climbing off a three-year low from Friday, and one trader is positioning for a floor beneath the shares.
Read more »A Look Inside Art Cashin's Crystal Ball
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When it comes to clear, concise, comprehensive forecasts of the future, nothing beats Art Cashin... even when his crystal ball is admitted a little cloudy.
From UBS Financial Services
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Give A Bill Ackman A Fish And You’ll Feed Him For A Day. Teach A Bill Ackman To Fish And He’ll Hire You To Work At Pershing Square. (Ditto Re: Tennis Lessons.)
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Investing In A World Of Black Swans
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In the world of modern finance, there has always been the search for the Holy Grail. Ever since the advent of computers, practitioners have looked to harness the power of computing and direct it towards the goal of producing endless profits. Regrettably, nobody has found the silver bullet, but that hasn't slowed down people from trying. Wall Street has an innate desire to try to turn the ultra-complex field of finance into a science, just as they do in the field of physics.
Read more »Citigroup Valuation Suggests A Reality Check With A Warning
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Citigroup (C) is one of the major money-center banks in the world. Like so many big companies, Citigroup certainly is not the company it used to be.
Read more »Confidential To One Small Arachnid: Jamie Dimon Is Coming For You
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Bulls are moving into Beazer Homes
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Someone wants a piece of the debt-laden homebuilder and is using options to create a highly leveraged position.
Read more »Goldman Gupta's Trial Commences, Prosecutors Face Big Challenge
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The fallout from the Raj Rajaratnam case continues.... read more >
Read more »Hhgregg draws bulls before earnings
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The electronics chain has been struggling against tight competition and is trying to hold support around the same level where it bounced last year. It reports earnings on Wednesday morning.
Read more »The Benefits Of A College Education
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Under The Hood Of Mortgage REIT American Capital Agency Corp.
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Investors have been attracted to mortgage REITs including American Capital Agency (AGNC) due to their strong dividend yields. The majority of mortgage REITs trade around book value, thus investors need to understand the specific strategies that each manager deploys. AGNC is an agency focused mortgage REIT, meaning they investment in securities that have an implicit government guarantees. AGNC management has been able to outperform its peers due to security selection.
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