Peter,Earlier this week, on CNBC, banking analyst Meredith Whitney said, “I think that the call this year, the trade this year has been short the regional banks and go long the capital market

Stocks stopped to catch their breath after recent robust rallies, but the Dow did post a fifth straight gain to end at its best level since October of ‘08. For the market overall, optimistic in

This week marks the start of the third-quarter-earnings season, as Alcoa (AA) reports earnings on October 7.The Street is expecting corporate earnings to decline 24.8%, which would mark the first tim

Major banks are snapping up failed regional banks at bargain prices, thanks to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The FDIC seeks to resolve bank failures in a way that takes the smallest bite

Editor's Note: The following was posted in real time on our premium Buzz & Banter (click for a free trial). It's being shared here for the benefit of the Minyanville community.A quick look a

The rally continues; the bears just can’t seem to get 'em down. Yesterday, we said it was positive that the 50 DMA held. The market continued off of yesterday’s late strength, surging up

Here's what I'm thinking as we fight to form a durable low - or the much-sought-after rounded bottom. Doug Kass used the words "generational lows" last night on CNBC. If the SEC f

Senator Barack Obama is a either a naïf or a ninny. Based on his tax proposals, the key to any economic program, the nincompoop out-points the naïf. Here’s why: Obama proposes to rais

Imagine you’re running a marathon. Against incredible odds, you’re in first place. The finish line is just yards away; as you cross it, triumphant, the feeling of ecstasy immediately vani

Volatile swings and crushing losses in the stock market are enough to drive you crazy. Literally. The phones of psychologists in New York have been ringing off the hook as Wall Street’s executi