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A recent study picks up on a disturbing trend: For the first time ever, premium borrowers are defaulting on their mortgages quicker than on their credit card debt. A possible explanation: Those in danger of losing their homes anyway still need credit cards to buy groceries. March 13, 5:35 pm
A recent study picks up on a disturbing trend: For the first time ever, premium borrowers are defaulting on their mortgages quicker than on their credit card debt. A possible explanation: Those in dan. […]Source: SeekingAlpha.com: Market Currents |
Regulatory reform might not be a lost cause, despite a recent collapse in talks. In a letter signed by Sen. Richard Shelby, Republicans said they remain open to working out a solution, but demanded that Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd slow down the process to give them time to consider a new bill he plans to release on Monday. March 13, 4:46 pm
Regulatory reform might not be a lost cause, despite a recent collapse in talks. In a letter signed by Sen. Richard Shelby, Republicans said they remain open to working out a solution, but demanded th. […]Source: SeekingAlpha.com: Market Currents |
Hans-Werner Sinn, head of the Ifo think tank, says the rush to rescue Greece through a new European Monetary Fund could endanger the euro: "I fear the fund would become a redistribution system, distributing the resources of the more prudent countries to the less prudent ones." March 13, 4:30 pm
Hans-Werner Sinn, head of the Ifo think tank, says the rush to rescue Greece through a new European Monetary Fund could endanger the euro: "I fear the fund would become a redistribution system, distri. […]Source: SeekingAlpha.com: Market Currents |
"Is today’s agricultural industry suffering from a lack of free and fair competition in the marketplace?" asks AG Eric Holder. Farmers are nervous about a few large firms that dominate many agricultural markets, and Holder is promising "an historic era of enforcement." (but...) March 13, 4:17 pm
"Is today’s agricultural industry suffering from a lack of free and fair competition in the marketplace?" asks AG Eric Holder. Farmers are nervous about a few large firms that dominate many agricult. […]Source: SeekingAlpha.com: Market Currents |
Elan (ELN) has given J&J (JNJ) the right to acquire its 49.9% stake in their Alzheimer's JV, a move that could potentially deter bidders for Elan. Many large shareholders are up in arms about the agreement, which was buried in Elan's recent annual report. March 13, 3:50 pm
Elan (ELN) has given J&J (JNJ) the right to acquire its 49.9% stake in their Alzheimer's JV, a move that could potentially deter bidders for Elan. Many large shareholders are up in arms about the agre. […]Source: SeekingAlpha.com: Market Currents |
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Is Treasury’s TARP Debt Already Monetized? Part IIIThe discussion continues for one more post. I ended the last post with these words: “The hope is that as the... Read more »
CIT and Getting Out Of This MessCIT is an example of the kind of problems still facing the economy. CIT has taken on legal counsel in order... Read more »
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