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Freddie and Fannie: Republican victims

Diane Francis | Posted 07.15.2008 | Business


Diane Francis

The announcement on Sunday that the Fed and U.S. Treasury will backstop these two financial intermediaries is an entirely predictable, latter-day outcome as a result of cowboy capitalism.

Goldman Sachs Boasts High Earnings

Wall Street Journal | Posted 06.17.2008 | Business


When Bear Stearns was dying (and even just before) many wondered what would happen to its successful prime brokerage business, which is engaged in the...

What if the Lifeguard Can't Swim?

Michael Pento | Posted 05.08.2008 | Business


Michael Pento

Yesterday's earnings report from government sponsored Fannie Mae should cause investors to question whether the very entity charged with saving the real estate market will actually need to be rescued itself.

The Upside Down Banker: Banks Like Goldman Sachs in the US Are Listening to Muhammad Yunus

Vivian Norris de Montaigu | Posted 04.19.2008 | Business


Vivian Norris de Montaigu

Banks in France, especially ones which began as "village banks" like Muhammed Yunus' own Grameen, have mutualist roots to begin with and are deeply linked to their communities well-being.


 

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