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Brian Hunter speaks his mind

Fortune has caught up with Brian Hunter, the former natural-gas trader for Amaranth, which tanked in 2006 after Hunter's bets on the price of natural gas proved disastrous. He's been quiet for years, Read more...

Former Amaranth trader faring much better now

Remember Brian Hunter, who went from earning $80 million as an energy trader for Amaranth to the rogue's hall of shame when his massive Read more...

When Dimon gets involved, JP Morgan gets sued

Portfolio chides Jaime Dimon for his take-charge approach, which has led to two suits recently. The news that Amaranth has sued JP Morgan certainly generated some buzz. The suit argues that JP Morgan Read more...

ALSO NOTED: Is Citigroup turning around?; Nomura may exit mortgage-backed market; and much more...

Company News:> Is Citigroup turning around? Article > Wachovia expands alliance with Fidelity National. Read more...

ALSO NOTED: S&P revises high yields ratings methods; CBOE adds credit derivatives; and much more...

Company News:
> Rydex nears a deal. Article
> Bank of America says LaSalle decision was "a Read more...

Goldman Sachs hedge fund under pressure?

Financial News Online reports that Goldman Sachs' top hedge fund has continued to lose ground even after it has hired a team of 17 traders from Amaranth. The well-known Global Alpha hedge Read more...

ALSO NOTED: Pressure mounts on CME to boost bid; More on Lazard; and much more...

Company News:
> More on Lazard. Article
> Pressure mounts on CME to boost bid. Read more...

Firm offers easier escape from hedge fund snafus

We haven't seen a lot of hedge fund failures--fortunately--but they do happen. Enough so that a Read more...