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Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 31, 2009 at 5:01 PM EDT

GAIN, or FOREX.COM, Files For IPO

GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc., and online provider of retail foreign exchange trading and related services with the FOREX.COM portal, has…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 31, 2009 at 8:18 AM EDT

When Banks and Brokers Downgrade Each Other (BAC, MS)

It is usually a wonder when you see bank and brokerage firms analyst upgrades or downgrades on competitors in the…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 31, 2009 at 6:02 AM EDT

Audits Of The Fed May Begin Soon

Barney Frank and other Congressmen are anxious to pass a law that would allow the government to audit the Fed…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 31, 2009 at 5:22 AM EDT

The Fed’s $14 Billion Paper Profit

The Fed has made so many bank loans, most of them short term, over the last several quarters that it…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 28, 2009 at 1:50 PM EDT

Trader Crack: AIG Goes To $100 (AIG, C, BAC, HIG, MET, YHOO)

The DJIA has risen for eight straight days and the verdict is still out as to how today’s close will…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 28, 2009 at 11:44 AM EDT

Starbucks Snags S&P Upgrade (SBUX)

The debt ratings agencies might be tarnished on many fronts, but traders for debt and equities still pay attention to…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 28, 2009 at 5:05 AM EDT

The Return Of Speculation

The volatility late last year and in March should have pushed all of the speculators out of the US stock…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 28, 2009 at 4:55 AM EDT

Famous Last Words: “In many important respects, financial markets are returning to normal.”

Most real financial catastrophes play out over a period of years, or they would not be catastrophes at all. The…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 27, 2009 at 9:25 AM EDT

Paulson Adds Citi to B of A, Goldman, and JPMorgan Holdings (C, BAC, COF, GS, JPM)

Paulson & Co. Inc. has become a very influential firm that can now move a market after John Paulson made…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 26, 2009 at 4:16 PM EDT

Plains Capital Corporation Files for IPO (PCB)

Plains Capital Corporation, a Texas-company involved in banking, mortgage origination and financial advisory, has filed to come public via an…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 26, 2009 at 3:03 PM EDT

Many SPAC Changes Ahead of Key Votes & Dates (HLD, CFQCF, CACA, WTWG, AUCUF, GHC, CSAQF, WTWG, IDI)

There is quite a bit changing in the land of special purpose acquisition companies, a.k.a. SPACs. We have been provided…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 26, 2009 at 10:20 AM EDT

Instinet Making Options Platform Acquisition (NMR)

Instinet is often thought of as one of the oldest electronic communications networks, or ECN’s, which traders have used for…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 25, 2009 at 6:38 PM EDT

SEC Faces Trouble With B of A (BAC) Settlement

By Douglas A. McIntyre The federal judge who was supposed to approve a $33 million settlement between Bank of America…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 25, 2009 at 11:14 AM EDT

China Networks Set to Move off Pink Sheets to AMEX (CNWHF)

China Networks (OTC:CNWHF), which went public through SPAC Analyst Acquisition, is prepared to trade again on the AMEX after being…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Aug 25, 2009 at 4:27 AM EDT

Bank Of America (BAC) Says Merrill Bonuses Were Just Fine

The settlement over Merrill Lynch bonus payments that has been negotiated between the SEC and Bank of America (BAC) is…

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GAIN, or FOREX.COM, Files For IPO

When Banks and Brokers Downgrade Each Other (BAC, MS)

Audits Of The Fed May Begin Soon

The Fed’s $14 Billion Paper Profit

Trader Crack: AIG Goes To $100 (AIG, C, BAC, HIG, MET, YHOO)

Starbucks Snags S&P Upgrade (SBUX)

The Return Of Speculation

Famous Last Words: “In many important respects, financial markets are returning to normal.”

Paulson Adds Citi to B of A, Goldman, and JPMorgan Holdings (C, BAC, COF, GS, JPM)

Plains Capital Corporation Files for IPO (PCB)

Many SPAC Changes Ahead of Key Votes & Dates (HLD, CFQCF, CACA, WTWG, AUCUF, GHC, CSAQF, WTWG, IDI)

Instinet Making Options Platform Acquisition (NMR)

SEC Faces Trouble With B of A (BAC) Settlement

China Networks Set to Move off Pink Sheets to AMEX (CNWHF)

Bank Of America (BAC) Says Merrill Bonuses Were Just Fine

The Monthly Check Trap: How JEPQ’s Covered-Call Strategy Left Investors 12.57% Behind QQQ in Just Five Years

Own Japan’s Rally Without the Yen Risk: This Hedged Fund Beat EWJ by 6 Points

Jim Cramer: South Korea Is Mispricing SK Hynix. Here’s Why He’s Still Bullish on AI Memory

Personal Finance Expert Warns Buy Now, Pay Later Can Reach “100% APR” as 29% of Customers Use It to Buy Groceries

A $250,000 Annuity Guarantees $1,600 a Month for Life, but What Are Retirees Giving Up?

The Monthly Check Trap: How JEPQ’s Covered-Call Strategy Left Investors 12.57% Behind QQQ in Just Five Years

Own Japan’s Rally Without the Yen Risk: This Hedged Fund Beat EWJ by 6 Points

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GAIN, or FOREX.COM, Files For IPO

When Banks and Brokers Downgrade Each Other (BAC, MS)

Audits Of The Fed May Begin Soon

The Fed’s $14 Billion Paper Profit

Trader Crack: AIG Goes To $100 (AIG, C, BAC, HIG, MET, YHOO)

Starbucks Snags S&P Upgrade (SBUX)

The Return Of Speculation

Famous Last Words: “In many important respects, financial markets are returning to normal.”

Paulson Adds Citi to B of A, Goldman, and JPMorgan Holdings (C, BAC, COF, GS, JPM)

Plains Capital Corporation Files for IPO (PCB)

Many SPAC Changes Ahead of Key Votes & Dates (HLD, CFQCF, CACA, WTWG, AUCUF, GHC, CSAQF, WTWG, IDI)

Instinet Making Options Platform Acquisition (NMR)

SEC Faces Trouble With B of A (BAC) Settlement

China Networks Set to Move off Pink Sheets to AMEX (CNWHF)

Bank Of America (BAC) Says Merrill Bonuses Were Just Fine

The Monthly Check Trap: How JEPQ’s Covered-Call Strategy Left Investors 12.57% Behind QQQ in Just Five Years

Own Japan’s Rally Without the Yen Risk: This Hedged Fund Beat EWJ by 6 Points

Jim Cramer: South Korea Is Mispricing SK Hynix. Here’s Why He’s Still Bullish on AI Memory

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