Category Archives: Stock market

Bank of America, investors, still paying for Merrill Lynch sale

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Bernard McCoy

On the cusp of the 2008 financial meltdown I wrote about Merrill Lynch’s $50-billion sell-off to Bank of America, America’s second-largest bank. The move, according to the New York Times, was an attempt between the two companies to avert a “deepening … Continue reading →

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Gov. Walker’s disingenuous war on America’s working class

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Bernard McCoy

The hypocritically ingenuous ploy of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to dismantle collective bargaining rights for public employees may be unraveling. The latest New York Times/CBS News poll indicates Americans oppose weakening the bargaining rights of public employee unions by a … Continue reading →

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Craps against the high-rolling dark siders

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Bernard McCoy

We just returned home from a nice Las Vegas escape where a craps table adventure gave me and the wife something to smile about. We both enjoy playing the game and strategizing together during our infrequent Las Vegas visits. We … Continue reading →

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Inside the collapse

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Bernard McCoy

Don’t know if you saw this on CBS’ 60 Minutes last night.  It was  Steve Croft’s  interview with author Michael Lewis. Lewis explains,  in easy to understand detail, how some of Wall Street’s finest minds managed to destroy $1.75 trillion … Continue reading →

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Buffett’s investment letter pure genius

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Bernard McCoy

If you read one piece of investment analysis this year- This is the one I’d suggest: It’s Warren Buffett’s annual shareholder’s letter. It features easy to understand,  plain spoken analysis and advice on today’s financial markets. The letter is both … Continue reading →

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