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Countering the AP's 'E*Trade Financial Earnings Preview'

Nicely said. The 'provisions' for future losses 'may' come in for some increases, but should be more than offset by increased earnings on the brokerage side. Any reduction in short selling activity due to the new rules, and a continued improvement in the earnings should help the stock. The sale of Etrade Canada will further bolster the balance sheet as well.