Bruce Berkowitz of the Fairholme Fund is the Matthew McConaughey of the mutual fund game – he had a huge run in the 2000’s but is now known mainly for how often he loses his shirt.
AIG
Hot Links: Copper Shenanigans
Your morning financial links – what better way to start the day?
El Cisne Negro
Over the weekend, the government finally succeeded in getting Vale, the world’s largest iron ore miner, to kick CEO Roger Agnelli out of the company…
Metals Melt Up But Certain Notable Names Not Bouncing
The metals are bouncing hard but there are some notable stocks that are siting this one out.
"Wait, Why Am I in AIG Again?"…The Buy Anything Phase is Over
So you gorged yourself on garbage, chased the china plays, munched on materials and binged on beta…
AIG Counterparties "Demanded" Full Value, and other perversions
The NY Fed’s AIG deal was among the worst decisions of the era. Docs have now been turned over to the House ahead of next week’s hearings.
Light Posting Today, Links
I’m out sick today, but here are some links for ya.
Ten Explanations for Why Obama is Still Backing Geithner
Why does Obama continue to defend his Treasury Secretary?
Hot Links: He Was Once a Little Green Ball of Clay…
Great links for weekend reading…
Afternoon Links: Geithner, Karma & the Standup Economist
Good links for afternoon reading.