Month: March 2008

Economists Clarke and Dawe: Too True to be Funny

Sound and look familiar? These guys are too funny as they are the personification of Mr. Volgreenanke and friends.

Q: “How do you sell this subprime crap?” A:”Gift-wrapped with a vellum cover.” HYSTERICAL!

Thanks to Jim for the link!

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March Media Roundup2 – Andrew Horowitz

Some of the stories that Andrew/TDI appeared in for the week:

NY Times Dealbook

Wall Street Journal

Financial Times (1)

Financial Times (2)

Zecco/BlogTalk Radio Discussion with Tim Sykes

3 Radio interviews this week….

WMHU 96.3FM – Washington D.C. – Interview on Let’s talk Money with Taylor Thomas
WOOD 1300AM – West Michigan – Gary Allen...

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Naked Shorts – Check it Out

Here are a few interesting places to check out regarding:
The Worst Stock for 2007: Overstock
Dec 21, 2006 … How could I let a “Worst Stock for 2007” theme pass without … the stock’s fall on the short/naked short/hedge fund/Sith Lord/crooked …

***PRESENTATION : The Dark Side of the...

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The VISA IPO Paradox: IPO or Bailout?

The VISA (V) IPO is coming and it is going to be BIG. A few days ago, I speculated here that the IPO may be pushed back as the markets were in no mood for an IPO even as few have been brought to market of late. It was, and...

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Lehman: Read Between the Lines

In the earnings news today, Lehman (LEH) Reports Q1 (Feb) earnings of $0.81 per share, $0.09 better than the First Call consensus of $0.72; revenues fell 30.5% year/year to $3.51 bln vs the $3.35 bln consensus. What is meant by the word certain?
LEH says liquidity pool of $34...

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