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Is Obama’s Banking Plan A Pony Show?

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The financial institutions in this country and around the world have been operating as unstoppable legions for quite some time. Regulations within the industry took a giant leap backward when the Glass-Steagall Act was repealed in 1998. True colors were exposed in the midst of the current economic crisis where banks boldly demanded public bailout [...]

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5 Ways to Dodge the Next Bubble

Sure, bubbles are fun for the hot second that they’re relevant and making people money. However, the turning point will inevitably come. Remember, what overvalued stock goes up must come down. When a stock or asset is highly overvalued, it will stand to be corrected by the market once the profits have gone dry. Bubbles [...]

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3 Reasons We Think Wall Street Will Not Listen to Obama

President Obama issued a statement on Monday urging banks to do more lending and less bonuses. It’s understandable given the amount of money hoarding banks are doing these days in spite of businesses and homeowners in need of loans. However, one has to wonder what effects if any this plea will have on the banks. [...]

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Wall Street Doing Stupid Stuff Again

Cashing in on Death With the economy in recovery after the big blow-up on Wall Street, one would think the market would be playing it safe and staying cool. Well, think again. The New York Times reports that Wall Street is bundling up debts and stamping them with approval. What’s their poison this time? Life [...]

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