Archive - Aug 14, 2010 - Blog entry
Norway's SWF Posts a 5.4% Loss in Q2
Submitted by Leo Kolivakis on 08/14/2010 21:03 -0500Norway's fund dropped $25 billion in the second quarter, pummeled by the European debt crisis and BP's downturn after the Gulf of Mexico spill.
Implications from the Treasury Yield Curve
Submitted by scriabinop23 on 08/14/2010 18:37 -0500Forward treasury rates, which are very close Fed Fund rate expectations, can be extracted from the treasury curve. If the treasury market is smart money, it's worth listening.
HP’s Hurd Crisis Creates A Value Play
Submitted by asiablues on 08/14/2010 15:44 -0500HP stock has taken a bath since Mark Hurd's resignation. The question that arises is whether HP is oversold in the short-term, and due for a bounce in line with the fundamentals of being one of the largest technology companies in the world in terms of revenues.
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: The Triumph of Crony Capitalism (Part 3)
Submitted by Econophile on 08/14/2010 14:02 -0500Until I began to examine the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul bill I had no idea that it would so significantly change the direction of the United States. It's scope is so vast and pervasive that it is difficult to grasp its totality. I wrote this article to try to explain this and why I believe it is so important for us to understand it. Because of its complexity it was not possible to do this briefly, so I wrote this major "white paper" and divided it into four parts to make it easier to digest. Please stick with me for the next few days; your eyes will be opened. This is Part 3 of 4.
Ackman Suckers Fannie and Freddie?
Submitted by Bruce Krasting on 08/14/2010 13:42 -0500This story reminds me of the good old days. Deals get done for funny reasons.
