May 2, 2013 by Amanda AlixAre Mortgage REITs About to Drown in a Prepayment Tsunami?The replacement of FHFA head Ed DeMarco might cause a sea change for mortage REITs.
May 2, 2013 by Amanda AlixAnnaly's Incredible Shrinking SpreadFirst-quarter results show more shrinkage in the area that counts most.
Apr 30, 2013 by Amanda Alix2 Reasons Citigroup Is Floundering TodayLousy economic data and a battle with Barclay’s is to blame.
Apr 29, 2013 by Amanda AlixWill This News Boost Bank of America Today?More consumer spending gives Bank of America a lift.
Apr 29, 2013 by Amanda Alix3 Things That Could Hobble Annaly CapitalChange is in the air, and some of it could bruise mortgage REIT Annaly.
Apr 29, 2013 by Amanda AlixThe Housing Rebound: It's Not What You ThinkInvestor activity takes the place of homebuyers, causing prices to rise.
Apr 26, 2013 by Amanda Alix3 Signs That JPMorgan Chase Is Giving UpJPMorgan Chase seems to have an ambition deficit lately.
Apr 24, 2013 by Amanda AlixBank of America and Wells Fargo Hunt the Elusive Mortgage LoanAs mortgage lending dries up, these big banks get serious about getting their fair share.
Apr 24, 2013 by Amanda AlixWhy Wall Street Fears the Internet Sales TaxBank are nervous that it could morph into a financial transaction tax.
Apr 23, 2013 by Amanda AlixInvestors Reward Citigroup TodayFinancials continue their upward trajectory -- for now.
Apr 23, 2013 by Amanda AlixCitigroup's Stellar Earnings: Give Vikram Pandit His DueDecisions made by the former CEO are giving Citi a boost.
Apr 22, 2013 by Amanda AlixBank of America Gets Bludgeoned Again TodayB of A and its peers are getting dumped this morning.
Apr 22, 2013 by Amanda AlixDo Big Banks Need Another $1.1 Trillion in Equity Reserves?Brown-Vitter would dry up lending, banks say.
Apr 19, 2013 by Amanda AlixThe Sobering Link Between Student Debt and HousingStudent loan debt is keeping many out of the housing market.
Apr 19, 2013 by Amanda AlixWarren Buffett Shows His Faith in HousingHomeServices of America is re-branding and expanding.
Apr 18, 2013 by Amanda AlixThe Mortgage REIT Explosion: What's the Real Risk?Concerns about mREIT expansion are likely overblown.
Apr 17, 2013 by Amanda AlixThree Reasons to Hate the Bank of America Earnings ReportProgress has been made, but problems still remain.
Apr 16, 2013 by Amanda AlixCitigroup Shares Skyrocket After Earnings WinAfter a positive earnings report, Citigroup stock is on the rise.
Apr 16, 2013 by Amanda AlixA Jaw-Dropping Subsidy for the Biggest BanksBailout-era legislation gives banks interest on free money.