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More banks seek TARP funds

So far, 62 banks have been approved (some on a preliminary basis) to receive about $173 billion from the Troubled Asset Relief Program; another 48 have applied for $6.5 billion. More banks likely met... Read more...

Government to pass on buying troubled securities

Not to gloat, but I have been suggesting for a while that the government might not go forward with its plans to buy up troubled securities--originally the centerpiece of bailout ambitions. The... Read more...

How much more can the financial system take?

The credit markets are not quite seizing up, but there is a lot of nervousness evidence by a big move into short-term Treasuries. The costs of capital are certainly rising for Corporate America.... Read more...

What does George Soros see in Lehman Brothers?

Last year was a sweet comeback year for George Soros. His fund was on fire. And he seemed to really understand the credit markets and the effect the temblors would have on Wall Street firms. This... Read more...

Glossy quant magazine wields influence

"The most influential magazine you've never heard of," according to Portfolio, is Wilmott, named for its editor Paul Wilmott. Apparently the magazine, which is... Read more...

KKR to go public after all

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has found a way to go public after all. Recall that its attempt last year was scotched by Blackstone Group's poor... Read more...

China SWF to prop up equities market

The emergence of sovereign wealth funds on the global stage has sparked a lot of fear. Here's one way to view them: a good source of added liquidity at a decent time. I doubt they'll be bailing out... Read more...