The CFTC is proposing “position limits” on the amount of derivative contracts, including futures and swaps, a trader can hold for 28 commodities.
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FHFA Suit: Who's on the Hook for How Much?
If by some fluke this went to court and the these banks were forced to pay it, they’d all fail – one after another like dominoes.
What is Mark Zandi Running For?
Here’s the deal with punditry, once you have “one of those names”, it no longer matters whether or not you’re ever right – you continue to get headlines and booked on shows simply because you’re “a name”.
Media: Morgan Stanley and Retail Expectations
Video.
The Insider Buying Lie
“Not all insider buying is created equal.”
Stock Selection Still Matters, Exhibits BAC & MS
Why do these two banks look so much worse than most large company stocks over the last few years?
Hot Links: Closed Door Meetings
All the morning links you need to start the day, come and get ’em!
Guess Who's Hiring Again…
Brokerage firms and financial advisory firms are back and ready to hire employees according to a recent Fidelity Investments survey.
Primitive Underwriting for Web 2.0 Deals
LinkedIn should’ve Gone Dutch with their IPO. Forget every other piece of nonsense you’ve read this weekend and pay attention…
Where Have All the Brokers Gone?
I have a piece up at Wall Street Journal today about the “dangerous stockbroker shortage” that is currently threatening America.
