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		<title>(GS) Goldman Acquires Ariel Reinsurance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/19/gs-goldman-acquires-ariel-reinsurance/98392</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:53:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) completed the purchase of Ariel Reinsurance’s Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance operations from Ariel Holdings Ltd. The terms of this deal were undisclosed. Goldman will combine the acquired business with its existing Lloyd’s business. The combined entity will work as part of Goldman Sachs Reinsurance Group (GSRG) with the brand name Ariel Reinsurance (Ariel Re). GSRG covers the property and casualty reinsurance business in London. Founded in 2005, Ariel Holdings Ltd. provides a wide range of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance products to companies and policyholders across the globe. It focuses on achieving above-average economic returns for the risks taken and maintains adequate financial availability to meet the requirements of underwriting businesses. Managers at Ariel Re find the acquisition quite opportunistic. They ]]></description>
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		<title>(MS) Morgan Stanley Faces Federal Reserve Fury</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/09/ms-morgan-stanley-faces-federal-reserve-fury/97940</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Morgan Stanley (MS) is facing the Federal Reserve’s fury. According to a Reuters report, the Fed plans to fine Morgan Stanley on grounds of misconduct and negligence in handling foreclosures by one of its mortgage servicing units. The mortgage servicing unit in question is Saxon Mortgage Services Inc. While Morgan Stanley agreed to sell this unit to Ocwen Financial Corp in October 2011 and closed the deal recently, the Fed pointed at this unit’s behavior with respect to foreclosures between 2009 and 2010. According to Fed allegations, this particular unit of Morgan Stanley completed foreclosures without properly verifying the documents. Moreover, according to Fed, the company was also in dearth of adequate staff and resources for handling an increased flow of foreclosures during that period. While Fed has not revealed ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) Goldman Sachs Group in Trouble Again</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/05/gs-goldman-sachs-group-in-trouble-again/96264</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:49:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to Reuters, the federal judge in New York rescinded the bid filed by The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) regarding the dismissal of a lawsuit charged against the bank, accusing it of selling risky debts. The US District Judge, Victor Marrero, has ordered the plaintiff, Dodona I LLC, to pursue the proceedings over its claims against Goldman relating to the $2 billion offering of collateralized debt obligations (CDOs). Established in 2007, hedge fund Dodona filed a lawsuit against Goldman in the federal court in New York over Hudson Mezzanine Funding 2006-1 and 2006-2 CDOs. The securities offered to the investors, were residential mortgage-backed securities. CDOs typically repackage bonds and other assets into new securities. These are not traded on a public exchange, allowing firms like Goldman to generate fees ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) Federal Reserve to Fine Eight Other Banks for Foreclosure Mess</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/22/gs-federal-reserve-to-fine-eight-other-banks-for-foreclosure-mess/96108</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[MetLife Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[After penalizing the country’s five largest mortgage servicers last month, the Federal Reserve now plans to fine eight other banks for foreclosure abuses. This was stated by Suzanne G. Killian, a senior associate director of the Fed, at a congressional hearing in Brooklyn. The banks that were held responsible for wrongly foreclosing homeowners’ properties include EverBank, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS), HSBC Holdings Plc (HBC), PNC Financial Services Group (PNC), MetLife Inc. (MET), OneWest Bank, SunTrust Banks (STI) and U.S. Bancorp (USB). However, the amounts of penalties have not been disclosed. The nation’s mortgage servicers were under the radar for the alleged used of ‘robo-signers’ ? employees who sign hundreds of documents a day without verifying decisive information like the previously outstanding amounts of borrowers. This was the main ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group to Buy Ariel Reinsurance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/06/gs-the-goldman-sachs-group-to-buy-ariel-reinsurance/94376</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is working seriously on its acquisition and global expansion strategies. Last week, the company announced that it is planning to purchase Ariel Reinsurance’s Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance operations from Ariel Holdings Ltd. The terms of this deal were undisclosed; however, it is expected to close on April 1, 2012. In January, Goldman reported 67% fall in 2011 earnings compared to the prior year, and has targeted approximately $1.4 billion in run-rate compensation and non-compensation expense reductions through a combination of declines in total staff and planned expenditures. The firm is trying to recoup the losses it has incurred by boosting its revenues. Founded in 2005, Ariel Holdings Ltd. provides a wide range of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance products to companies and policyholders ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) Goldman Sachs Analyst Upgrades Shares to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/18/gs-goldman-sachs-analyst-upgrades-shares-to-neutral-2/91775</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:43:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have upgraded our recommendation on The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) to Neutral from Underperform. The upgraded recommendation is based on the company’s recent expansions to generate revenue growth, coupled with targeted cost reduction initiatives. Goldman is on a buying spree. The company has agreed to purchase a 4.8% stake in Mongolia’s Trade and Development Bank. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Goldman’s stake purchase in the Mongolian bank indicates its plan to gain exposure in the Mongolian economy, whose growth is stimulated by the developing resources of the country. Furthermore, the company announced its plan to purchase Vermont-based Dwight Asset Management Company. The deal, whose terms are still undisclosed, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2012. The completion of the acquisition would help ]]></description>
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		<title>(MS) Facebook IPO: No Where to Go But Down?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/14/ms-facebook-ipo-no-where-to-go-but-down/91601</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:31:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[AT&T Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Boeing Company]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, you know that Facebook has filed its initial paperwork with regulators for its initial public offering (IPO). And they’ve hired five underwriters for the job, with Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) taking the lead role. The company is currently looking at a valuation of $75 billion to $100 billion, which would be one of the largest initial public offerings in U.S. history. These Numbers Make No Sense… Facebook generated $3.7 billion in revenue in 2011, and a nice $1 billion in net income. For those of us who truly value fundamentals: If Facebook goes public and hits its high end with a $100-billion market cap – that means it would have a P/E of 100 times trailing earnings. Forbes took ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Invests in Mongolian Bank</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/13/gs-the-goldman-sachs-group-invests-in-mongolian-bank/91582</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:53:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, Reuters reported that New York-based The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) has agreed to purchase 4.8% stake in Mongolia’s Trade and Development Bank. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1990, Trade &#38; Development Bank was the first lending bank in Mongolia. In 2004, Asian Development Bank and International Finance Corp. have invested $11 million in the bank. As of September 2011, the bank had $1.3 billion worth of assets. Under the new Dodd-Frank rules, Goldman’s stake in the bank was restricted to 4.8%, as any investment exceeding 4.99% would require a particular exemption from the US Federal Reserve. In December 2010, Moody’s Investors Service, a credit rating arm of Moody’s Corporation (MCO) raised Trade &#38; Development Bank’s outlook to stable from negative. This upgradation ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/23/gs-the-goldman-sachs-group-bear-of-the-day-2/90633</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading our recommendation on The Goldman Sachs Group (GS) to Underperform from Neutral based on expectation of continued lower top-line as in 2011, coupled with the fundamental pressure on the banking sector. Though the company reported profits, increased operating expenses and lower equity trading revenues remain matters of concern. Though Goldman has a well-managed global franchise and strong capital base, regulatory issues, including lawsuits, are expected to dent the financials of the company in the upcoming quarters. During 2011, the company was sued by various firms for misrepresenting documents as an underwriter in the sale of mortgage-backed securities. Final judgment on these lawsuits has yet to be determined. Our six-month price target of $98.00 equates to about 8.5x our earnings estimate for 2012. Combined with the $0.35 per ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) Banking on a Turnaround? &#8211; Investment Ideas</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/21/gs-banking-on-a-turnaround-investment-ideas/90584</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:38:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can we really have a rally without the financials? Earnings have been mixed for the financials. Let’s take a deeper look at the players in each segment and see if we can’t come to a consensus as to whether or not a rally can be supported. The Zacks Rank for most of these banks is a #3 Rank (Hold) with only Goldman Sachs (GS) having a Zanks #5 Rank (Strong Sell). Investment Banks The capital markets have been weak, especially with the “IPO window” getting slammed shut around the time that Groupon was looking to make its public offering. Goldman Sachs (GS) beat on the bottom line but missed on the top line and saw revenues decline 30% year over year. The beat was the result of significant cost cutting. ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) Earnings Season Hits Full Throttle</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/18/gs-earnings-season-hits-full-throttle/90420</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Germany paid the lowest interest rate in its history in a  two-year bond auction this morning, even as the country lowered its economic growth outlook for 2012. The World Bank also came out with a lowered growth outlook for the global economy this year, but there is hardly anything newsy there as the markets have been sizing up these growth questions for awhile now. On the domestic economic front, we have the PPI and Industrial Production reports on deck, but the focus today will be on the busy earnings calendar. The most important earnings report this morning is from Goldman Sachs (GS), which came out with an earnings beat, though its revenue numbers missed expectations. Earnings estimates for the Wall Street titan had come down significantly in recent weeks to ]]></description>
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		<title>(MS) Morgan Stanley Analyst Maintains Underperform on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/14/ms-morgan-stanley-analyst-maintains-underperform-on-shares/90044</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:32:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are reiterating our long-term Underperform recommendation on Morgan Stanley (MS). Though the company’s third-quarter results were significantly ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, there are concerns regarding its financials being marred by various new regulatory requirements, elevated operating expenses and intense pricing competition. However, the company’s restructuring initiatives along with its organic and inorganic growth strategies continue to be significant growth drivers. Elevated operating expenses remain a major cause of concern for Morgan Stanley. In December 2011, in order to bring down costs and stabilize revenue growth, the company announced its plan to trim down its workforce in the first quarter of 2012. However, we do not expect this initiative to fully control the cost as the company continues to invest in its franchise. As Standard &#38; Poor&#8217;s (S&#38;P) ]]></description>
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		<title>(MS) Morgan Stanley to Delete Jobs in New York</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/31/ms-morgan-stanley-to-delete-jobs-in-new-york/89442</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to a state filing, Morgan Stanley (MS) intends to lay off 580 workers in New York State due to economic reasons. The company started trimming its workforce since the middle of December on a rolling basis, abide by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN). The State Department of Labor made The New York State Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, also known as the WARN Act, effective on February 1, 2009. Under the provisions of the law, New York-based companies having 50 or more workers in New York State are required to give 90 days notice to the State if they are planning to reduce local workforce. Further, the law requires prior notices for plant closing, large layoff, relocation, or reduction in working hours. Morgan Stanley&#8217;s New York ]]></description>
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		<title>(MS) Morgan Stanley Settles MBIA Dispute</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/15/ms-morgan-stanley-settles-mbia-dispute/88657</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:07:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an attempt to strengthen its balance sheet and remove the vestiges of the financial crisis, Morgan Stanley (MS) announced a comprehensive plan to settle its legal fight with MBIA Inc. (MBI). The 2-year-old legal dispute involved conflict over guarantees on commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). Terms As a part of the settlement agreement, Morgan Stanley will close the outstanding credit default swap (CDS) protection deal (worth $4.9 billion approximately), which was purchased from MBIA. In addition to that, all the pending litigations between the two parties would be resolved with the payment of cash consideration to Morgan Stanley. The agreement also states that Morgan Stanley will pull out from the lawsuits challenging MBIA’s restructuring. Similarly, MBIA has agreed to withdraw charges against the company related to the quality of bonds ]]></description>
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		<title>(NYX) NYSE Euronext to Close SecFinex</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/14/nyx-nyse-euronext-to-close-secfinex/87925</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:46:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, Financial Times reported that NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX) is mulling the closure of its European securities lending platform unit – SecFinex – in order to merge itself successfully with Frankfurt-based Deutsche Boerse, as proposed earlier this year. Based in London and founded in 2000, SecFinex is a global electronic, web-based lending &#38; borrowing trading platform. In the same year, it also launched a private bilateral market, introducing the first stock loan electronic platform in the European region. Further in March 2007, NYSE acquired a 51% stake in SecFinex, whereby the latter operates as a subsidiary of NYSE’s LIFFE Holdings plc. Société Générale and ABN Amro own the remaining 49% stake. Meanwhile, NYSE’s decision to shut down SecFinex is based on the under performance of the business. SecFinex had about ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) JPMorgan Chase May Repurchase More Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/09/gs-jpmorgan-chase-may-repurchase-more-shares/88334</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:37:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While addressing The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) investor conference on Wednesday, JPMorgan Chase &#38; Co. (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon stated that the company has the authority to buyback more of its shares. The company made this possible by utilizing less money on dividend payments than what was approved by the Federal Reserve. Now as a part of the earlier approved capital plan, JPMorgan can spend $950 million on share repurchases. Earlier this year, the company along with 18 other banks, including Bank of America Corp. (BAC), Wells Fargo &#38; Company (WFC) and Goldman, had gone through the Fed’s third round of stress tests to secure approval for dividend increases and share buybacks. Following the stress test clearance, JPMorgan was allowed to increase dividend and buyback shares. In March, the ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Seeds Hedge Funds</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the Wall Street Journal, New York based-The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) has planned to invest in hedge funds. After 2008 financial crisis, Goldman has molded its way of using its capital. The bank has pooled funds of $600 million from its clients, which included pension funds, wealthy families and large institutions to create a new fund. Goldman plans to use the new fund for providing start-up money to hedge-fund managers varying from 8 to 10 new hedge funds. Moreover, in each hedge fund Goldman would invest $75 million to $150 million from the new fund created, which in turn, is expected to raise approximately $1 billion in total. Hedge fund is a portfolio of investments that uses advanced investment strategies such as leveraged, long, short and derivative ]]></description>
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		<title>(CME) A Beginner’s Guide to Commodity Investing</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/18/cme-a-beginner%e2%80%99s-guide-to-commodity-investing/87144</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Carl Delfeld, Investment U Senior Analyst Thursday, November 17, 2011 I’ll never forget my first visit as a teenager to the commodity-trading pit of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). The swirling bright colored jackets, the shouting and rapid hand signals (looked like arm wrestling to me) were captivating and reminded me of past family gatherings. It was also the polar opposite of my later visit to the currency trading floor of JP Morgan at 1 Wall Street – row after row of white shirts hunched over computer screens and dry IMF statistics. Commodities sure looked like more fun to me. My image of commodity markets hasn’t changed all that much since. It’s a volatile and wild ride where even a tiny bit of new information affecting supply or demand ]]></description>
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		<title>(MS) Morgan Stanley to Reform Foreclosure Practices</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/12/ms-morgan-stanley-to-reform-foreclosure-practices/86947</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Morgan Stanley (MS) became the second largest bank after The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) to adopt new foreclosure procedures in an effort to stop unlawful and troublesome foreclosure practices. Morgan Stanley has reached an agreement with the New York’s Department of Financial Services about the new set of standards. Morgan Stanley, along with two other mortgage servicers – American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc. and Vericrest Financial Inc. – have assented to the mortgage servicing changes, the Department of Financial Services said in a statement on Thursday. Morgan Stanley’s mortgage-servicing unit Saxon Mortgage Services Inc., which the company sold to Ocwen Financial Corp. (OCN) in October, is also a part of the deal. This is definitely good news for the industry amid volatile economic conditions. However, the agreement does not ]]></description>
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		<title>(MS) Oct 19: The Earnings Parade Continues &#8211; Economic Highlights</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/20/ms-oct-19-the-earnings-parade-continues-economic-highlights/85423</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The earnings parade continues even as the market tries to come to terms with the Apple surprise and waits for the expected weekend deal out of Europe. We also have economic data this morning about September CPI and Housing Starts, but they will likely have less traction in today&#8217;s market given the focus on earnings and Europe. The September CPI number was largely inline expectations, both on the &#8216;headline&#8217; as well as &#8216;core&#8217; basis. Given the recent pullback in commodity prices and the continued slack in the broader economy, inflation will likely have less staying power than would otherwise be the case. However, persistent &#8216;hot&#8217; CPI readings will make it difficult for Bernanke to rally all FOMC members behind him as we have seen in recent meetings. The Fed dissenters ]]></description>
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		<title>(MS) Ahead of Wall Street &#8211; October 19, 2011 &#8211; Ahead of Wall Street</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:44:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, October 19, 2011 The earnings parade continues even as the market tries to come to terms with the Apple surprise and waits for the expected weekend deal out of Europe. We also have economic data this morning about September CPI and Housing Starts, but they will likely have less traction in today&#8217;s market given the focus on earnings and Europe. The September CPI number was largely inline expectations, both on the &#8216;headline&#8217; as well as &#8216;core&#8217; basis. Given the recent pullback in commodity prices and the continued slack in the broader economy, inflation will likely have less staying power than would otherwise be the case. However, persistent &#8216;hot&#8217; CPI readings will make it difficult for Bernanke to rally all FOMC members behind him as we have seen in recent ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:09:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading our recommendation on Goldman Sachs (GS) to Underperform from Neutral based on current general economic conditions and the company&#8217;s involvement in a number of lawsuits. Previous quarter earnings results deteriorated, owing to decreased revenue and poor performance at Institutional Client Services division, coupled with global macro-economic concerns. Regulatory issues, including lawsuits filed against the company, might dent the company&#8217;s financials in the upcoming quarters. Our six-month price target of $88.00 equates to about 12.1x our earnings estimate for 2011. Combined with the $0.35 per share dividend, the price target implies an expected total negative return of 8.3% over that period, which is consistent with our Underperform recommendation. The quantitative Zacks Rank for Goldman Sachs is currently #5 (Strong Sell), indicating significant downward pressure on the shares over ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group to Reduce Cost by Layoffs</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/03/gs-the-goldman-sachs-group-to-reduce-cost-by-layoffs/84258</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to The New York Times,The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is moving ahead with its cost cutting plan. The bank is expected to cut its expenses by $1.45 billion by the end of 2011. The cost containment measures would include significant layoffs and the amount expected exceeds $1.2 billion of costs cutting announced by the company in July. Since June, Goldman has started cost containment measures through layoffs. During the same period, Goldman announced to lay off 230 workers in New York State due to economic reasons. The layoffs will be executed during the fourth quarter of 2011 and the first quarter of 2012. Goldman&#8217;s New York layoffs represent less than 1% of its 35,400 employees as of March 2011. The layoffs would be in addition to the company&#8217;s ]]></description>
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		<title>(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group to Buyback Notes &#8211; Refinance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/22/ndaq-nasdaq-omx-group-to-buyback-notes-refinance/83862</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) announced a cash tender offer for its outstanding 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013. The company will purchase the notes at a premium of $25 for every note of face value $1000. It will also pay the accrued and unpaid interest up to the date of purchase. The total principal value of the outstanding notes is $428 million. NASDAQ will fund the purchase with a combination of cash earned from operations and borrowings made under a new credit facility, which was announced on the same day. The company will cancel all the notes purchased under the offer. The offer is open till October 18, 2011 and will expire at midnight as per New York City time on the same day. Payment for validly ]]></description>
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		<title>(NYX) NYSE Euronext Allies with Receivables Exchange</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/20/nyx-nyse-euronext-allies-with-receivables-exchange/83308</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an effort to help companies get short-term funding, yesterday, NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX) announced the acquisition of a small stake in The Receivables Exchange (TRE). TRE is a leading and first online marketplace in the US for selling debts and other obligations owed by customers, known as accounts receivables. TRE generally deals with thesmall and medium business market. However, the terms of the deal, such as quantity of stake and pricing remain undisclosed. The acquisition of the minority stake is part of the strategic alliance between NYSE and TRE, whereby the latter’s corporate account receivables will be marketed to potential sellers, including the companies listed on NYSE. This will be done through a Corporate Receivables Program (CRP). The acquisition and initiation of CRP will help NSYE tap into the ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) Volcker Rule Extension Risks Jobs?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/20/gs-volcker-rule-extension-risks-jobs/83553</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:52:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The controversial Volcker Rule that restricts proprietary trading of U.S. banks may also be enforced on foreign banks with operations in the country, Bloomberg reported on Friday, following communication with four people familiar with the matter. The legislation is part of the Dodd-Frank Act, which significantly overhauled the U.S. financial system after the near collapse of Wall Street during the 2007–2010 recession. While the proposed rule is still pending its final draft with an October 18 deadline, the plan to stretch it to overseas banks may cause further delay as federal regulators will have to reach a consensus on the impending law. Meanwhile, questions arise on whether this extension will aid economic recovery or a pose threats to the already-feeble job market? The possibilities of both the results made it ]]></description>
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		<title>(NDAQ) NASDAQ OMX Group to Initiate Capital Plan &#8211; Share Buyback</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/19/ndaq-nasdaq-omx-group-to-initiate-capital-plan-share-buyback/83240</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:44:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, Reuters reported that NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) plans to adopt a new capital plan in the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2011. Accordingly, the company intends to buyback more shares in the coming period, given the sharp price declines in the stock market. The company enjoys modest capital leverage that provides scope for stock repurchases and acquisitions. The new capital plan is further expected to help the company achieve its long-term leverage ratio target of 2.5x. Additionally, with free cash generation of $50–$75 million every quarter, NASDAQ has ample funds to buyback shares from time to time. Over the last several years, NASDAQ has expanded its business portfolio through mergers and acquisitions (M&#38;A). The outstanding technical performance along with the recent acquisitions have enabled the company to ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Analyst Raises Shares to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/15/gs-the-goldman-sachs-group-analyst-raises-shares-to-neutral/82976</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:52:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have upgraded our recommendation on The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) to Neutral from Underperform based on the company’s cost reduction initiatives and broader outlook for client activity. In July, Goldman reported second-quarter 2011 earnings per share of $1.85, significantly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.29. The results deteriorated owing to decreased revenue and poor performance at Institutional Client Services division, coupled with global macro-economic concerns. However, Goldman repurchased 10.8 million shares of its common stock at an average cost per share of $139.20 and a total cost of $1.50 billion during the quarter. In the current difficult economic and financial conditions, Goldman has taken an internal initiative to identify areas, where the company can operate more efficiently. The company targets about $1.2 billion in run rate compensation ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Ends Litton Sale</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/11/gs-the-goldman-sachs-group-ends-litton-sale/82680</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) completed the sale of Litton Loan Servicing to Ocwen Financial Corp. (OCN) for $264.0 million, after getting approval from federal and New York state regulators. Goldman has been ordered by the Fed to conduct an independent review of Litton’s foreclosures in 2009 and 2010 for investigating the extent of misconduct and negligence. Moreover, Goldman agreed to let off 25% of principal balances for stressed homeowners, who are 60 days past due on mortgage payments, at a total cost of $53 million. Goldman will also reimburse some Litton home loan borrowers for illegal foreclosures at an indeterminate cost. The bank also agreed to pay fines imposed by government for any of Litton’s business operations that occurred before the deal. As part of the ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) Goldman Sachs Group Again Entangled in Lawsuit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/22/gs-goldman-sachs-group-again-entangled-in-lawsuit/81460</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) was sued by The Allstate Corporation (ALL), the largest publicly traded U.S. home and auto insurer. The complaint lodged claims that Goldman misrepresented documents as an underwriter in the sale of over $123 million in mortgage-backed securities from April 2006 to March 2007. Allstate alleged that Goldman issued misleading statements and omissions related to the mortgage-backed securities and has concealed risks associated with the securities. The company claims the documents used in offering the securities contained untrue statements or omissions, as to how risky the investments to be. These misrepresentations of the risks provoked investments, which have virtually no value at current levels. Allstate has filed lawsuit in the New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan. The company demands for damages, which includes ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Sued by National Credit Union Administration</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/11/gs-the-goldman-sachs-group-sued-by-national-credit-union-administration/81143</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:38:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday,The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) was sued by National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), the U.S. regulator of credit unions. The complaint lodged claims that Goldman violated federal and state securities laws and misrepresented documents as an underwriter in the sale of $1.2 billion in mortgage-backed securities. NCUA alleged that Goldman issued misleading statements and omissions related to the mortgage-backed securities, which led to the failure of U.S. Central Federal Credit Union in Lenexa, Kansas, and Western Corporate Federal Credit Union in San Dimas, California.  Further, the agency claims $491 million in damages over losses incurred. Regulators claim the documents used in offering the securities contained untrue statements or omissions, as to how risky the investments to be. These misrepresentations of the risks provoked investors to participate in investments, ]]></description>
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		<title>(MS) Morgan Stanley&#8217;s Loss Less Than Expected</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/04/ms-morgan-stanleys-loss-less-than-expected/79690</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:59:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Morgan Stanley’s (MS) second-quarter 2011 loss from continuing operations came in at 38 cents per share, substantially better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 63 cents. This represents Morgan Stanley’s first quarterly loss after seven consecutive quarters of income since the economic crisis began. The company earned 80 cents from continuing operations in the year-ago quarter. The conversion of the Morgan Stanley’s Series B Preferred Stock, held by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MTU), into common stock had a significant negative impact on its earnings. The earnings per share calculation accounted for a negative adjustment of about $1.02 per share related to the conversion. Without this negative impact, Morgan Stanley would have earned 64 cents per share from its continuing operations. Considering discontinued operations, Morgan Stanley reported ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Lags Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/03/gs-the-goldman-sachs-group-lags-estimates/79374</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s (GS) second-quarter 2011 earnings per share of $1.85 were significantly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.29 per share. Coupled with global macro-economic concerns, the results deteriorated driven by a decrease in revenue and poor performance in Institutional Client Services division. However, lower operating expenses partially offset the decline. Net income applicable to common shareholders in the quarter was $1.1 billion compared with $908 million last quarter and $453 million in the prior-year quarter. Behind the Headlines Total revenue decreased 39% from the prior quarter and 18% year over year to $7.3 billion. Revenue reported also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.1 billion, primarily due to decreases in client activity level. Quarterly revenue, as per business segments, is as follows: Investment Banking division generated ]]></description>
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		<title>(MS) Morgan Stanley Analyst Downgrades Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/03/ms-morgan-stanley-analyst-downgrades-shares-2/80142</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:51:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading our recommendation on Morgan Stanley (MS) to Underperform based on its weak second quarter results, lesser possibility of capital deployment and the expected adverse impact of regulatory restrictions. The MUFG preferred stock conversion resulted in 38 cents per share loss during the quarter, though it enhanced the capital cushion. However, the results were substantially better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 63 cents. Without the MUFG transaction, Morgan Stanley would have earned 64 cents per share from its continuing operations. Results were aided by strong investment banking performance and revenue growth in all three business segments. However, higher interest and non-interest expenses were among the negatives. The weak capital position is expected to restrict Morgan Stanley’s capital deployment. The company was not granted Federal ]]></description>
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		<title>(ACAS) American Capital Reports Quarterly Earnings In Line</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/03/acas-american-capital-reports-quarterly-earnings-in-line/80517</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:32:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Capital Ltd.’s (ACAS) second-quarter 2011 operating income of 20 cents per share was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, results outpaced the prior-year quarter’s earnings of 9 cents per share. The favorable outcome was due to a drop in operating expenses, though partially offset by a decline in interest and dividend income in the reported quarter. Net earnings for the quarter were $410 million, or $1.13 per share, significantly up from $281 million or 84 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Performance in Detail Total interest and dividend income for the quarter was $131 million, down 5% from $138 million in the prior-year quarter. The weighted average effective interest rate on the company&#8217;s private finance debt investments as of June 30, 2011 was 10.5%, up 20 ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) Goldman Sachs Group 2011 Second Quarter Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/16/gs-goldman-sachs-group-2011-second-quarter-earnings-preview/79179</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:32:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2011 results before the opening bell on Tuesday, July 19. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter is $2.42 per share, representing a decline of about 12% from the year-ago quarter. We expect Goldman to benefit from its well managed global franchise, strong capital base and industry leading position in trading and asset management. Moreover, improved client activity and overall revenue enhancement in the last qaurter, along with Goldman’s prudent business model and strong fundamentals, are expected to deliver better earnings. However, regulatory issues, including lawsuits, are expected to dent the financials of the company in the upcoming quarters. Previous Quarter Performance Goldman’s first-quarter 2011 earnings per share of $1.56 outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 79 ]]></description>
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		<title>(ACAS) American Capital Analyst Stays Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/08/acas-american-capital-analyst-stays-neutral-on-shares/78655</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:51:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We maintain our Neutral recommendation on American Capital Ltd. (ACAS) as first-quarter 2011 earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The results were also ahead of the prior-year quarter’s earnings. In May, American Capital reported first-quarter 2011 operating earnings of 23 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5 cents. The results were also ahead of the prior-year quarter’s earnings of 17 cents per share. The favorable outcome was due to a drop in operating expenses, partially offset by a decline in interest and dividend income in the reported quarter. American Capital is focused on de-leveraging and de-risking its balance sheet. The company met the goal of reducing leverage and operated with an average debt-to-equity ratio of about 0.6 to 1.0 at the end of 2010 followed by 0.4 ]]></description>
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		<title>(MS) Merck KGaA Seeks Rebif Extension</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/07/ms-merck-kgaa-seeks-rebif-extension/78547</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:04:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Merck KGaA (MKGAF) recently filed a marketing application with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in its endeavor to expand the label of Rebif, its multiple sclerosis (MS) therapy. The company is seeking approval for Rebif to treat patients who have experienced a single demyelinating event (an early symptom of the disease) and who stand a high risk of developing MS. Merck KGaA’s application was supported by data from the REFLEX study, which met the primary endpoint of delaying the time to conversion to McDonald MS (2005) – a criterion for the diagnosis of MS. The study evaluated patients who suffered from a demyelinating event such as optic neuritis, myelopathy or brainstem syndrome and had magnetic resonance imaging brain scans consistent with early signs of MS. Rebif is currently available worldwide ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group to Lay Off 230 Workers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/01/gs-the-goldman-sachs-group-to-lay-off-230-workers/78132</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to a state filing on Wednesday, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) intends to lay off 230 workers in New York State due to economic reasons. The layoffs will be executed during the fourth quarter of 2011 and the first quarter of 2012. The State Department of Labor made The New York State Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, known as the WARN Act, effective on February 1, 2009. Under the provisions of the law, New York-based companies having 50 or more workers in New York State are required to give 90 days notice to the State if they are planning to reduce the local workforce. Further, the law requires prior notices for plant closing, large layoff, relocation, or reduction in working hours. The law was enacted with the ]]></description>
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		<title>(NYX) NYSE Euronext Reconciles with Investors</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/29/nyx-nyse-euronext-reconciles-with-investors/77646</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week, NYSE Euronext Inc. (NYX) and its merger partner Deutsche Boerse AG agreed to reconcile with the NYSE investors over a special dividend payout of $910 million, which was announced earlier this month. In February this year, NYSE and Deutsche Boerse had agreed to merge, in a $10 billion deal, based on regulatory approvals. However, a furore rose among the investors of NYSE when the company rejected NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) and IntercontinentalExchange Inc.’s (ICE) premium-priced joint takeover bid, over and over again, which was finally withdrawn by the parties. While NYSE had rejected the bid over multiple antitrust concerns that were further validated by the US officials, the investors were dissatisfied with the decision of going ahead with an undervalued all-stock bid of Deutsche Boerse. Consequently, a ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) Goldman Sachs Group Increases Brazil Workforce</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/29/gs-goldman-sachs-group-increases-brazil-workforce/77770</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:44:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) plans to augment its workforce in Brazil by approximately 20% in 2011. The company aims to increase its hiring following growth in the Brazilian economy compared to its home market. Goldman’s Brazilian unit has headcount of about 300 so far this year compared to 200 in 2010. Further, the unit intends to invest in asset management, research, private banking, sales, investment banking and trading. Goldman has experienced a considerable amount of growth in Brazil over the past couple of years, and targets to explore more significant opportunities. The company is working hard to implement strong growth plans for its each product and division in the coming months. However, Goldman did not disclose Brazil’s revenue and profits separately, but focused on strategizing on more multifarious products ]]></description>
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		<title>(MS) Excel Trust Issues Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/26/ms-excel-trust-issues-shares/77429</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:52:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Excel Trust, Inc. (EXL), a real estate investment trust (REIT) primarily focusing on retail assets, has recently announced an equity offer of 12.5 million shares at $10.94 each to raise cash to fund acquisition and repay a portion of its debt. The company will also grant the underwriters an option to purchase an additional 1.9 million shares to cover any over-allotments. Morgan Stanley (MS) – a global financial services firm; Wells Fargo Securities – part of Wells Fargo &#38; Company (WFC); KeyBanc Capital Markets – the investment banking division of KeyCorp (KEY); and Barclays Capital – the investment banking division of Barclays PLC (BCS) are acting as joint book-running managers for the public offering. Excel Trust anticipates raising net proceeds of $150.2 million from the equity offer with full exercise ]]></description>
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		<title>(MS) Merck KGaA to Withdraw Multiple Sclerosis Drug</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/23/ms-merck-kgaa-to-withdraw-multiple-sclerosis-drug/77278</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Merck KGaA (MKGAF) recently announced its plans to withdraw the regulatory applications filed with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA), seeking approval to market cladribine as a treatment for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). This decision comes after Merck KGaA’s discussions with the FDA at the end-of-review meeting related to the new drug application (NDA) for cladribine. Merck KGaA believes that data from the ongoing clinical trials will not be sufficient to address the FDA’s requirements for approval. The company is of the view that to gain US and EU approval, it will have to conduct a new clinical trial program that would take several years to complete. Cladribine is currently marketed as Movectro in Australia and Russia for the treatment of relapsing-remitting MS. ]]></description>
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		<title>(NDAQ) Neutral on NASDAQ</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/22/ndaq-neutral-on-nasdaq/77117</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We maintain our Neutral recommendation on NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) based on its current sustainability factor. The company’s first quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate driven by strong revenue growth across the board coupled with moderate expense management. However, new listings and order intakes continued to be on the downside. NASDAQ has been facing intense competition with the recent wave of M&#38;A activities in the stock exchange industry that tends to reduce the market share and the leverage of its business. This includes both product and price competition and has continued to increase as a result of the creation of new execution and listing venues in the U.S. and Europe. While exchange operators across the globe are expanding their operating efficiencies through significant M&#38;A, NASDAQ is desperately seeking ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Analyst Maintains Shares at Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/16/gs-the-goldman-sachs-group-analyst-maintains-shares-at-neutral/75914</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:50:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We maintain our Neutral recommendation on The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) as with the improving economic conditions, the company is gaining from a solid balance sheet and growth of its global clients. In April, Goldman reported first-quarter 2011 earnings of $1.56 per share, significantly outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 79 cents per share. Results included a preferred dividend of $1.64 billion related to the redemption of Goldman’s Series G Preferred Stock. During the first quarter of 2011, Goldman repurchased 9 million shares of its common stock at an average cost per share of $163.22, for a total cost of $1.47 billion. Despite the broad macro concerns, Goldman experienced increased client activity across many of its businesses within Institutional Client Services during the first quarter of 2011, although volumes ]]></description>
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		<title>(MS) Morgan Stanley Sets Up Joint Venture in China</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/16/ms-morgan-stanley-sets-up-joint-venture-in-china/76186</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Friday, Morgan Stanley (MS) announced the launch of its joint venture (JV) with the Chinese securities firm China Fortune Securities Co., better known as Huaxin Securities Co. The new entity will be known as Morgan Stanley Huaxin Securities. In China, foreign banks need to form JVs with local companies in order to enter the emerging equity and debt markets. Morgan Stanley had received the approval for the JV from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) in January. The company has a 33% stake in the JV, the maximum allowed to any foreign company by the Chinese regulators. The registered capital of the JV will be 1.02 billion yuan ($157.5 million). The JV will allow Morgan Stanley to underwrite bonds and stocks in the fastest growing Chinese markets. Morgan Stanley ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) Goldman May Sell Litton to Ocwen</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Financial Times reported that The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is planning to close down the sale of its mortgage-servicing subsidiary, Litton Loan Servicing to Ocwen Financial Corp. (OCN). The news followed the writing down of mortgage-servicing business worth $200 million by Goldman two months ago. In March, New York Times also reported that Goldman was looking for strategic options for the sale of Litton as the mortgage-servicing industry was under greater scrutiny for their foreclosure practices. According to sources, the sale of the unit to Florida-based mortgage servicer, Ocwen is expected to be commenced within few days. No expected financial terms were disclosed. However, in May, Reuters reported that Goldman&#8217;s planned sale of Litton is expected at a price of $500 million. During the first quarter of 2011, Goldman ]]></description>
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		<title>(GS) The Goldman Sachs Group Sells Litton to Ocwen</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/09/gs-the-goldman-sachs-group-sells-litton-to-ocwen/75812</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ocwen Financial Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Monday, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) announced the sale of its mortgage-servicing subsidiary, Litton Loan Servicing to Ocwen Financial Corp. (OCN) for about $263.7 million. Some of the assets of Litton will be retained by Goldman, which is not reflected in the sale price. The sell off follows the writing down of mortgage-servicing business worth $200 million by Goldman two months ago. As per the terms of the deal, Ocwen will enter a new $2.47 billion loan for servicing advances and pay $337.4 million to retire a part of its debt, which Litton owes to Goldman. Further, Ocwen would receive $575 million of senior secured loan from Barclays plc (BCS) in order to finance the deal. Additionally, the transaction will provide Ocwen with $41.2 billion of servicing portfolio ]]></description>
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		<title>(CME) Meet New Zacks Senior Stock Strategist Kevin Cook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/01/cme-meet-new-zacks-senior-stock-strategist-kevin-cook/75254</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:52:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alcoa Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ford Motor Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Marathon Oil Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello fellow investors! My name is Kevin Cook and I just joined the Zacks.com team as a Senior Stock Strategist. I can&#8217;t wait to share with you all the ways we can work together to not simply survive in this market, but to thrive in it! But, first things first&#8230;I want you to know a few things about my background and lessons learned over the years that prepared me to become a huge fan of the Zacks Rank stock rating system and related trading methods. Then we&#8217;ll top it off with my current view of the market along with some strategies and picks to outperform. Let’s go. FX Training Ground to Equities Laboratory I was an institutional currency trader for over nine years, trading $100 million per day in the ]]></description>
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		<title>(ACAS) American Capital Quarterly Report Runs Ahead Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/05/acas-american-capital-quarterly-report-runs-ahead-estimates/73239</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 15:46:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[American Capital Limited]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ares Capital Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Fortress Investment Group LLC]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Navistar International Corporation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[American Capital Ltd.’s (ACAS) first-quarter 2011 operating income of 23 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5 cents. The results were also ahead of the prior-year quarter’s earnings of 17 cents per share. The favorable outcome was due to a drop in operating expenses, though partially offset by a decline in interest and dividend income in the reported quarter. Net earnings for the quarter were $434 million, or $1.21 per share, significantly up from $187 million or 65 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Performance in Detail Total interest and dividend income for the quarter was $146 million, down 3% from $150 million in the prior-year quarter. The weighted average effective interest rate on the company&#8217;s private finance debt investments as of March 31, 2011 was ]]></description>
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