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Chesapeake - Never Boring

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:35:00 GMT

At the beginning of 2008, Chesapeake had a market value of $23 billion. Four months ago this company had a market value of $43 billion. A few weeks ago, that market value had fallen to $7 billion, and today it stands at $12.7 billion. I'm getting a bout of vertigo just typing these numbers. I know what you're thinking. "What's the big deal? All of the banks are[More...]

Auto Industry: Special Loan Financing!

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:16:00 GMT

What do you do with an industry that has been losing billions of dollars, has an uncompetitive cost structure, is struggling to raise enough cash to fund itself, and is slow to innovate?a) Short the stock, and wait for the bankruptcy announcement.b) Hire an arsonist to torch the place in hopes of collecting some insurance money.c) Lend it a huge amount of money at a ridiculously low interest rate. If you chose A, you are of above-average intelligence and think quickly on your feet. You're[More...]

Is The Dollar Getting Moody Or The True Cost Of The Bailouts

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:39:00 GMT

In light of the recent upheaval in the financial markets, Moody's Investors Service recently came out and affirmed the U.S.'s AAA credit ratings. According to a Wall Street Journal article, Moody's cited the country's “economic and financial resilience, flexible and competent policy-making, and a high level of balance-sheet flexibility.” Competent policy-making! I have to leave that alone, or I'll never get this written. Moving on. Moody's also stated that the recent round of bailouts totaling $785 billion "raises the question of how much more debt and risk the U.S. government can assume before it starts imperiling its AAA rating."[More...]

Keep an Eye on VIX

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:09:00 GMT

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Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Plunged

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:06:00 GMT

Dear Freddie, By the time you read this, I’ll be gone. I’m sorry for doing this, but it’s for the best. I know this might come as a bit of a surprise to you, especially since I’ve been so happy lately. I’ve certainly benefited from our relationship, but I’ve gotten as much out of it as I should reasonably expect. Although we could have dragged this out a little longer, I think it’s in my best interest to move on. [More...]