Nov 16, 2012 by Amanda Alix2 Reasons Not to Panic Over mREITsAGNC’s CEO demonstrates that, even in the current climate, mortgage REITs are still a good bet
Nov 16, 2012 by Amanda AlixAn Enormous Headwind Buffeting Mortgage REITsAn Obama win is depressing mREIT stocks for several reasons, one of which is named Edward DeMarco.
Nov 15, 2012 by Amanda AlixMassMutual Settles Disclosure Issue With SEC for $1.625 MillionCap had already been removed.
Nov 15, 2012 by Amanda AlixBank of America Mobilizes MerchantsB of A is introducing a mobile payments service that supports the more popular roaming-retail-clerk payment model.
Nov 14, 2012 by Amanda AlixBank of America Beats Up Ailing Mortgage InsurerThe battle between Bank of America and MBIA is heating up, with the banking giant making a bid to snap up the troubled insurers’ debt
Nov 13, 2012 by Amanda AlixAnnaly Explores New TerritoryDespite the Fed’s buying spree and unexpected management changes, Annaly Capital is focusing on the future
Nov 13, 2012 by Amanda AlixWhy JPMorgan Is Bucking This Big Bank TrendAfter a year or more of selling off mortgage servicing rights, JPMorgan purchases a boatload from MetLife, heralding a new direction.
Nov 13, 2012 by Amanda Alix2 Main Reasons Bank of America’s Capital Cushion ExplodedBank of America recently revealed newly beefed-up capital reserves, but how do they plan to maintain that momentum?
Nov 9, 2012 by Amanda Alix2 Big Reasons These Stocks Will Soar Even Higher Housing had given these stocks a huge lift, but superstorm Sandy will increase demand for these companies’ products even more.
Nov 8, 2012 by Amanda AlixWho Should the Big Banks Fear the Most? It’s Not ObamaBig banks poured money into the Romney-Ryan campaign in a bid to unseat Obama, but their real nemesis is Elizabeth Warren.
Nov 7, 2012 by Amanda AlixBank of America’s Secret WeaponBank of America has received kudos lately for customer service over and above the call of duty. Could this part of Project New BAC?
Nov 6, 2012 by Amanda AlixWould Mitt Romney Be the mREIT’s Best Friend?Romney is vocally opposed to the Fed’s QE program. If he wins the election, might he be the mREIT sector’s savior?
Nov 5, 2012 by Amanda AlixWho Wall Street Is Really Rooting for TomorrowIf you want to know who Wall Street thinks should be sitting in the Oval Office come January, just follow the money.
Nov 5, 2012 by Amanda AlixBerkshire Hathaway Bets on Santa Warren Buffett’s company has just acquired Oriental Trading, adding some holiday cheer to his stable of operations
Nov 2, 2012 by Amanda AlixThis Meteorological Term Will Cost Insurers BillionsAs storm damage assessments rise, a change in the categorization of Sandy from hurricane to tropical storm will increase insurers' liability.
Nov 2, 2012 by Amanda AlixNeed a Break After Sandy? Don’t Ask Bank of AmericaMost big banks are extending blanket fee waivers for late payments and overdrafts in Sandy’s wake – except for Bank of America
Nov 1, 2012 by Amanda AlixMetLife Is Looking LivelyMetLife turns in a solid Q3 report, though it has also fallen prey to the net interest margin squeeze so prevalent in the industry
Oct 31, 2012 by Amanda AlixInvesco Mortgage Sails Through Q3 Despite Blustery HeadwindsEven with ultra-low interest rates, high refinance rates, and a never-ending QE3 program, Invesco shines.
Oct 31, 2012 by Amanda Alix2 Big Reasons These Insurers May Escape Sandy's WrathNortheastern property and casualty insurers may weather hurricane Sandy better than past storms -- here’s why.
Oct 31, 2012 by Amanda Alix1 Huge Problem Holding Back Genworth FinancialTroubled financial giant Genworth turns in better numbers this year than last, but is still spinning its wheels on the road to recovery
