Sep 7, 2013 by Amanda AlixBank of America's Legal Liability Is About to SoarDuring the upcoming merger, B of A will take on Merrill Lynch's ever-growing mortgage security liabilities.
Sep 6, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Rebounds as Fears of a Fed Taper FadeThe jobless report for August and Putin’s comments wreak havoc in the markets early on, but things are looking brighter.
Sep 5, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Inches Upward as Financials Soar and Coca-Cola FizzlesBig banks are looking good, but Coke runs out of gas.
Sep 4, 2013 by Amanda AlixFighting Words Fail to Upset the DowAs a Syria strike looms, the Dow gains ground.
Sep 3, 2013 by Amanda AlixWatered-Down Mortgage Rules Probably Won't Prevent Another CrisisRegulations meant to reduce risky mortgage loans have been weakened at the behest of banking and housing interests.
Sep 3, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Perks Up Following an Eventful WeekendLots of post-holiday weekend news has markets on the move.
Sep 3, 2013 by Amanda AlixBank of America Closes an Ugly Chapter in the Merrill Lynch StoryAs B of A moves closer to absorbing Merrill Lynch, the bank resolves a long-standing bias suit.
Sep 2, 2013 by Amanda AlixThe Surprising Explanation Behind Skyrocketing College CostsSimply put, colleges and universities raise prices because they can.
Sep 1, 2013 by Amanda AlixBank of America's Attitude Problem Will Be Its DownfallThe bank says it wants to become a mortgage player again, but it refuses to improve its servicing performance.
Aug 31, 2013 by Amanda AlixBrace Yourself: Unemployment May Be Ready to SpikeNational polling firm Gallup says that unemployment rose markedly in August.
Aug 26, 2013 by Amanda AlixMortgage REIT Insiders Take Advantage of the DipA handful of mREITs have been experiencing insider buying over the last month, despite the recent rout.
Aug 25, 2013 by Amanda AlixUncle Sam Picks Up the Slack As Colleges Raise CostsMore than half of college students depend upon federal aid to attend college these days.
Aug 24, 2013 by Amanda AlixBank of America Attempts to Show It Has a ConscienceB of A’s Merrill Lynch division pushes socially responsible investment vehicles.
Aug 23, 2013 by Amanda AlixDow Loses Some Traction As Microsoft Makes Some Big MovesThe Dow is essentially unchanged so far today, but news from Microsoft takes the spotlight.
Aug 21, 2013 by Amanda Alix2 Good Reasons to Ditch Your BankIf your bank can’t provide satisfaction in these important areas, it’s probably time to move on.
Aug 20, 2013 by Amanda AlixMortgage REITs Crash and Burn, and There's More to ComeThe week could get a lot crazier as investors await the July FOMC minutes.
Aug 19, 2013 by Amanda AlixMortgage REITs Worry About Fannie and Freddie -- With Good ReasonIf Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are discontinued, where does that leave agency mREITs?
Aug 19, 2013 by Amanda AlixA Very Savvy Move by Bank of AmericaThe big bank seems ready to pull Merrill Lynch into the B of A family.
Aug 18, 2013 by Amanda AlixHere's How a College Education Can Actually Limit Career ChoicesThe debt accumulated by many students during their college years stifles their entrepreneurial spirit.
Aug 18, 2013 by Amanda AlixIt's True: Long-Term Unemployment Can Make You UnemployableFor workers out of work for six months or more, finding a job becomes nearly impossible.
