Archive - Apr 16, 2010 - Blog entry
The Growing Pension Divide?
Submitted by Leo Kolivakis on 04/16/2010 21:12 -0500Kevin Gaudet, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, isn't surprised that there is a growing frustration felt by private-sector workers who must work longer and pay high taxes longer to provide for public- sector workers who work shorter careers and receive significantly better benefits in retirement. But the solution he proposes isn't going to rectify this great inequity - it will only ensure pension poverty for the masses.
So, How Many Banks and Analysts Were Bearish On Goldman Before Today?
Submitted by Reggie Middleton on 04/16/2010 16:47 -0500
I know I'll raise my hand to the aforementioned question. The issue is,
as I huffed and puffed about how overvalued GS is, particularly
considering the amount of risk that it faced, I got a lot of blow back. Goldman has a lot of risk surrounding it that no one wanted to recognize - until now!
China - The Mother of All Black Swans (updated)
Submitted by Vitaliy Katsenelson on 04/16/2010 16:19 -0500I presented my thesis on China and Japan at my alma mater University of Colorado at Denver at International Executive Roundtable yesterday. Here is updated version of my China presentation.
Wall Street Real Estate Funds Lose Between 61% to 98% for Their Investors as They Rake in Fees!
Submitted by Reggie Middleton on 04/16/2010 09:11 -0500How many ways can a Wall Street Banker bend over an institutional client before they scream "ouch"??? Let me count the ways (with a spreadsheet, may I add)...
Come Join the Mad Hedge Fund Trader for Lunch!
Submitted by madhedgefundtrader on 04/16/2010 00:40 -0500Meet the Mad Hedge Fund Trader in person and debate the investment issues of the day. See you in San Francisco on April 23 and New York on May 7.
