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Top Global Dividend Stocks

I forwarded this good list on to a trading group to which I belong, but with the same warning to do one's own research. But this is a good list from which to start if we are looking for dividends. I own PCU, and am very happy about that fact as they paid the usual dividend even though their earnings were down this quarter. I don't know why they did that, but it made me happy!

Banking Sector: Band-Aids Just Won't Do It

The way I see it is this: If I loan a lot of people money, and have to borrow money to loan it out, then I stand the chance of losing everything I have. And that's the choice I make. If they don't pay me back, then I'm out of business. And so people will have to get loans from someone else. Perhaps that next person will be more careful with loaning out money. In the meantime, I should be able to take strong measures to retrieve as much money as possible from those who defaulted on their loans. And if I tricked them into taking loans that they couldn't really afford, then we both lose, but ultimately it is up to everyone to know the details and risks of any contract they sign.

Now I still owe money to those to whom I borrowed money. And it's too bad for them too, since I can't pay them. So, they lose too, and perhaps they will make the next person who wants to use their money to make loans to others go through a much more stringent examination of how they plan to make loans.

So, those people who took out loans they couldn't afford, whether it be individuals or banks, and for those who loaned out money, whether it be the banks and the stockholders of the banks, or the government, it's just too bad for them. They should feel the pain of irresponsibility. And since the government is you and me, then we need to make our representatives know how we feel about this. I write mine a lot about many issues. I don't know if it does any good or not, but I try. My district just got through kicking out one of the bums 2 years ago. And we'll do it again if needed.

Financial Stocks Trading Near Book Value

I hope Stephen Rosenman is correct! I'd love to see GS pick up the pieces and lose competition. Thinning the herd. It seems that there are way too many people trying to make a living acting like they manage funds anyway.

Fast Money Recap. 3/7/08: Oil Will Reach $378?

I was looking for more info on oil at 378 though.

Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News

You're the best!

Under The Radar News - Friday

I've read much better from Eli. This one didn't really didn't tell me anything new or important. I was hoping for some info on WB that might be helpful in buying or not buying WB on Monday.

Wachovia: Optimism Is Encouraging for Shareholders

Oh, and I do hope you are right about WB. I also figured that they wanted to be honest with their report, write off all losses and get on with business. 2008 looks good for WB now, IMHO.

Wachovia: Optimism Is Encouraging for Shareholders

Is Ken Thompson the CEO of both WB and BAC? Your article reads that way!!! edit edit edit

Wall St. Bonuses Up in 2007, Despite It All

Goldman Sachs managers deserve every millions of dollars of bonuses they receive. I'm not so sure about the rest of the bunch though.

Strategy: Dogs vs. Flying Five vs. Net Payout Yield

Interesting, but what's your point? It seems like the article just ended like the movie, "No Country for Old Men". I thought maybe there would be some further analysis after the lists. ???

Large Banks: The Worst Is Yet To Come

Not much of a list.