Credit Suisse Group (NYSE:CS) - The common stock is attractively valued, despite challenging market conditions. Free research report for 3Q 08 results.

In 3Q 08, Credit Suisse Group’s (Credit Suisse) net revenues declined y-o-y, with non-interest income falling well short of our expectations. The bottom-line also deteriorated sharply, reflecting tough conditions in global financial markets, which eroded trading income and led to higher provisions for credit losses. Nevertheless [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:09:03

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Tommy Guns Salon Giveaway

by Doug Black and Josh Teixeira ... of your current moptop are good for extra credit. To enter, send an email to feedback at coolhunting dot com with "Tommy Guns Giveaway" in the subject line. We'll pick from entries received before 11:59 pm [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:03:54

HSBC ensures NO customer satisfaction at Best Buy

HSBC ensures NO customer satisfaction at Best Buy DA in Texas said: “We were taken Hook-Line & Stinker!!! We were never given the option of a “Debt Cancellation” when we signed up for the Best Buy credit card. It was not even explained to us. It just showed up on our bill.” Read the rest of this entry [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 14:38:39

Is a Home Equity Second Mortgage Right for You?

Second mortgage Home equity loans are an extremely popular source of credit. Lenders offer dozens of varieties of loans making it very easy to tap the equity in your home ... equity lines that come with fixed interest rates. Many lenders charge upfront fees and large amounts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:44:29

Spain sees risk of debt downgrade, Fitch holds AAA

MADRID, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Spain's Economy Minister acknowledged a risk on Tuesday that major rating agencies might downgrade the country from its "AAA" credit status, although Fitch said it was holding its top-notch rating on the debt. Spain ... departed from a bullish government line to tell reporters: "It's a risk. Obviously in the case [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:27:28

Refurbished Pro Line Burr Coffee Mill Nickel Prl

They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God ... credit cards generally have a number of special incentives built into the program. I went to counseling, I received Reiki, and I did yoga and meditation almost every day. I have even seen items [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:34:48

PD Game Ball – NE Line of Scrimmage

by Scott Benson, Patriots Daily Staff September 29, 2009 There is any number of individuals who could have taken this prestigious (cough) award for their play in Sunday’s eminently solid win over the Falcons at Gillette Stadium. Despite what that asshole Mike Freeman says, I’d start with: Randy Moss (Freeman had more credibility when he was lying about his resume ), who came off Friday’s injury list to almost singlehandedly create a Pats passing attack; Fred Taylor, who started on the [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 17:13:28

15 Easy Steps To Starting Your Small Business

Yeah, sure it’s easy, and of course, that title is a little tongue in cheek. It takes a lot of hard work to get a business off the ground. But, it’s worth every hour I’ve spent getting to where I am now. When I decided to start my communication and image consulting business, I tried hard to find a good startup guide. I couldn’t find any that had all the steps. So, I decided to write one. So far, it’s mostly just the bare-bones outline (which is long enough as it is) you see in this article. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 20:23:49

Gossip Girl: “Did I just catch you on a walk of shame?”

Oh, the Gossip Girl writers are so cute. This week’s episode even had a theme! And it was identity and if anyone ever changes, and anyone that’s seen much of the series so far already knows that none of these people ever turn over a new leaf. So, a bit predictable. But still: renewal! Change! All things that people think college will afford them, but everyone, including our Upper East Siders, eventually finds out that a change of scenery doesn’t mean a change of self. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 17:00:01

Dirty tricks claim in scone-gate affair

Independent Member for Mount Gambier Rory McEwen yesterday lambasted the Opposition for claiming he had wasted taxpayers’ money on two expensive bottles of wine and labelled it a “dirty tricks campaign” to get Liberal candidate Steve Perryman over the line. “If all that they can come up with is two bottles of wine and half a scone in five years while I was a minister, then good lord that is just ridiculous — they are just grasping at straws,” Mr McEwen told The Border Watch. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 22:20:14

Good Business Sense: Microsoft’s Free Accounting Solution

To be truly successful, you have to treat your business like a business, and good accounting practices are a big part of that. Yet only twenty percent of the twenty million small and home-based businesses in the U.S. use accounting software to track their business finances. Many home-based business owners’ “bookkeeping systems” still consist of pens, paper, and boxes stacked in closets. Worse, many more don’t keep records at all. They have no idea where, or if, they’re making or losing money. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 16:53:55

Iran’s Nuclear Programme: Obama Backs Himself into a Corner

Iran’s Nuclear Programme: Scott Lucas in La Stampa (English Text) The Latest from Iran (29 September): The Forthcoming Test? Receive our latest updates by email or RSS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FEED Buy Us A Cup of Coffee? Help Enduring America Expand Its Coverage and Analysis Last week’s high tide of politics over the Iranian “secret nuclear plant” still has some unpleasant backwash today, 48 hours before the US and other “5+1″ powers meet Iran in Geneva. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 19:00:43

Torture And Futility: Is This The End Of Military Commissions At Guantanamo?

This image of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was taken in July 2009 under an agreement with Guantanamo prison camp staff that lets delegates of the International Committee of the Red Cross photograph detainees and send photos to family members. Source: Wikipedia Last Monday, when Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his four co-defendants in the long-delayed 9/11 trial at Guantánamo were scheduled to make an appearance before a military commissions judge to discuss some procedural arrangements and the ongoing [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 19:31:46

How To Have Multiple Streams Of Affiliate Income

How To Have Multiple Streams Of Affiliate Income by Dawn DeGarmoMost of us are on the lookout for a new income stream that can generate profits without a lot of work and out of pocket expense. I ran across CBmall, Which stands for (Clickbanks Mall) I knew I had found something that hits the nail on the head. Why you might ask? Because of the following reasons 1. CBmall is listed in the Better Business Bureau (not some scam). 2. CBmall sells digital downloads like eBooks, software and videos. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 20:49:33

Review of Online Casino Deposit Options

by George Carmichael For the most part, making an online casino deposit is the first step towards a very safe and rewarding pastime. The popularity and positive reputation of online casino gaming has exploded over the past few years, due in large part to the exceptional advances in security and systems tracking software that are now available. People all around the world are discovering the world of web-based entertainment, and online casino sites are leading the way. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 18:32:02

Cosmic Rays Hit Space Age High

by Dr. Tony PhillipsAn artist's concept of the heliosphere, a magnetic bubble that partially protects the solar system from cosmic rays. (Richard Mewaldt/Caltech)Planning a trip to Mars? Take plenty of shielding. According to sensors on NASA’s ACE (Advanced Composition Explorer) spacecraft, galactic cosmic rays have just hit a Space Age high.“In 2009, cosmic ray intensities have increased 19% beyond anything we’ve seen in the past 50 years,” says Richard Mewaldt of Caltech. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 17:01:02

Cosmic-Ray Intensity Hits 50-Year High

Published By MattOn:29 September 2009 7:08 PM CEST  Source Written by Brian VentrudoPlanning a trip to Mars? Take plenty of shielding. According to sensors on NASA’s ACE (Advanced Composition Explorer) spacecraft, galactic cosmic rays have just hit a space-age high.This is a diagram showing the regions of the heliosphere. It also shows the approximate locations of Voyagers 1 and 2. Voyager 1 is traveling faster and has crossed into the heliosheath. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 19:08:04

Nostalgic Pragmatism: I Want My 70 Horsepower, 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Back - Only Better

1980 Era VW Rabbit (Golf). Image credit: VW Vortex American car makers would have us believe they have an intense struggle to develop new designs and to capitalize new operations in which to make more efficient cars, suitable for the Climate Age . What a line of propaganda that is. Back in 1980, amidst a serious oil shortage, I bought a cheap (for the era) VW Rabbit, as pictured, which consistently got over 40 mpg. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 19:31:22

Your Credit Report Card

Mark Frauenfelder is the co-founder of my favorite sites, Boing Boing (which is a “directory of wonderful things”). Mark’s also a GRS reader. He dropped me a line the other day to tell me about a new project he’s been following. Today, Credit.com is launching a free new online financial tool called Credit Report Card . This tool is designed to provide users with a quick snapshot of their credit reports. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 18:00:31

Federal Reserve Proposes Rules to Implement Card Law

Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve proposedrules today that will end banks’ ability to apply credit-cardpayments to balances with the lowest interest rates first,implementing legislation Congress passed in May. The Fed also proposed that creditors obtain consumers’consent before charging fees for transactions that exceed creditlimits. Restrictions on lending to people under the age of 21and subprime credit-card fees were also included, the Fed saidin a statement. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 17:59:56

Tom Ford Plans Womenswear Line

Drapers reports that Tom Ford is seeking a $50 million investment to launch a womenswear line. The eponymous luxury label from the ex-Gucci creative director is looking for an investment of $50m (&30.5m) or more in a process managed by Credit Suisse, according to Reuters' private equity website peHUB. Tom Ford International currently sells menswear and men's and women's eyewear and fragrances through four standalone stores and several wholesale sites. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 17:41:00

Jes Staley

JPMorgan’s Bill Winters to Leave Firm; Jes Staley Will Run … – Bloomberg “What's not that big of a surprise is that Jes Staley , who also came from the JPMorgan side, would move up.” JPMorgan was formed by the 2001 purchase of JP …. US-BUSINESS Summary – Washington Post NEW YORK (Reuters) – jpmorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday he is starting to look for a successor, and he named Jes Staley , …. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 16:07:26

Consumers: Bank Fees Should Rise Even More. Thanks FDIC!

It has been nearly impossible to dodge the near-constant news of bank failure after bank failure . It seems as though every Monday morning our inboxes have been contained another news alert that a bank has either failed or been taken over. We’ve advised readers on the ways to ensure that their money will be protected : verify that your bank is FDIC insured, keep your accounts under the $250,000 insurance limit, etc. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 16:02:21

Shake it with Miley and Musso tonight

You don't need a ticket to get into Miley Cyrus' concert Tuesday at EnergySolutions Arena. Really. The Cyrus camp is trying a new system to fight back against scalpers. People who bought seats for the 16-year-old's tour will not receive physical tickets. If you bought a seat, you need to bring the credit card you used for the purchase, as well as a government-issued ID (such as a driver's license), to the venue. The credit card will be swiped to let you into the venue. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 16:15:39

Tampax: A suitable sponsor for female athletes?

Serena Williams' print ad with Tamax titled Serena Williams vs. Mother Nature. Photo credit: Brandweek.com I continued to read Joe Favorito’s blog today and also saw his post about Tampax. I have such strong feelings on this subject that I just couldn’t resist sharing it with my readers. Favorito’s post is titled Great Example of How Far Women’s Brands Have Come… For the Better… Serena Williams and Tampax. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 18:08:00

Case-Shiller, FHA And Home Prices

I’ll jump back into posting with a few thoughts on housing. First, Case-Shiller as out with its July home price survey. It followed the trend of improving prices established over the last couple of months. Nationwide prices were up 1.6% and the number of cities showing price declines dwindled to just two. Here are the numbers for the twenty cities in the survey. (About the numbers: The Case Shiller indices have a base value of 100 in January 2000. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 22:09:00

Of Piracy and Politics

Guest Commentary by Edward Cline:The Associated Press reported on January 11th what was otherwise an amusing episode in the saga of the Somalian pirate infestation off the east coast of Africa.Five of the pirates who hijacked a Saudi supertanker drowned with their share of a $3 million ransom…the day after the bundle of cash was apparently dropped [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:50:00

No Taxation Without Inflation

by The Mogambo Guru While reading a short essay by Donald H. Grove, I was pleasantly surprised to learn of Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) who "is a member of the House Financial Services Committee helping to hold the line against Chairman Barney Frank", which automatically makes her one of my favorite people, although she would [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 22:19:52

Suggestions

Suggestions January 15th, 2009 by Cindy I want to thank Susan Raff from WFSB Channel 3 for coming out to my home on Thursday afternoon. I don’t know when and if this story is going to air. I think they will try to tie it in with Gov. Rell extending the unemployment benefits, for those still totally unemployed, for an additional 13 weeks, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:48:04

Inauguration fever: 1933

As we look forward to the historic inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, perhaps we can benefit from looking backward as well ... line: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Best reminder: “This great nation ... There must be a strict supervision of all banking and credit and investments.” “There must be an end [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 03:54:40

Urban doubt-fitter

By Ryan Avent Barack Obama, man of the city. Photo: Based on image by Matthias Winkelmann The effort to save the American economy is front and center at the moment, but a term is four long years. Beyond the immediate crisis, President-elect Obama -- who hadn't exactly set a modest agenda before the economic collapse -- hopes to transform much [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:40:46

Thank You Mr. President.

I’m in the middle of installing a closet system as our bath remodel that is taking entirely too long… but I stopped this evening to watch our ... most give him credit for.  None of the pundits in the liberal press or many of the left ... of the New York Times and the prime time line-up of MSNBC combined.  And the fact that they have been able [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 03:21:48

How Canadian Retirement Affects Some Americans

by William Blake There are some Americans who live near Canada who have strong opinions about Canadian retirees ... MPH below the speed limit to enjoy it. Road rage doesn’t seem to be quite as big a problem in other ... Canadians seem to be oblivious to any problem and continue doing what they are doing. Shopping Together [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:15:21

Steve Jobs Is Just a Human Being, So Back Off!

Before I start expressing my thoughts about all these happenings with Apple’s CEO (or ex CEO) Steve Jobs, let me present you a piece of his biography, so we better know who we are talking about. So read carefully: Steven Paul Jobs, was an orphan adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs of Mountain View, California in February 1955 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:16:11

When Retail Sales Miss Forecasts, Expect Selloffs

If 2008’s pattern holds, investors should give up on expecting a market rally today ... advanced, but only modestly. The other six months featured four reports that turned out better than ... and stock prices, tight credit market conditions, and what remain onerous household debt burdens,” [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:45:00

Posh, Er, Katie Holmes Promotes Alien Clothing Line

Katie Holmes, earlier today in a ridiculous ad. Now it's Victoria Beckham turn to model - in next to no clothing at least. Posh is the new face ( ... Kim at a Klub Kim and Brandon On the Go Making an Escape Photo Credit: Splash News Maybe ... to convince us Jason Mesnick is not the hottest star in The Bachelor history. And we don't think [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:37:14

The Silver Lining

“I think we’re undergoing a fundamental shift from living on borrowed money to one where living within your means, ... are added in, about one of every five household dollars is now claimed by bills. The credit card ... households have become dependent on borrowing, the average amount of credit card debt discharged [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 01:24:35

Ten Mortgage Tips I Learned From Past Three Home Purchases

Bottom Line: I highlight some of my personal lessons learned from three home purchases conducted over the past six years. 1. Read “106 Mortgage Secrets All Home Buyers Must Lean – But Lenders Don’t Tell” by Gary Eldred, PhD. First third of book is dedicated to people that need help with credit or qualifying for expensive [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 15:00:00

Do it yourself Credit Repair

by Rob Kosberg You have reached the point in your life that you realize that you need to make some drastic changes in how you manage your spending ... , pay as much more than minimum as you can. Pay the minimum on the others. When the first is paid off, start applying that same amount to the next debt in line. It won’t be a fast process. To immerse [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:40:40

Will a short sale hurt my credit score?

When I meet with homeowners who are struggling with their mortgage are maybe behind on payments and have no equity in their home, ... or foreclosure on one’s credit report. I recently came across some great information provided by a mortgage ... my report and if it appears that their only option is to sell their house in a short sale, I always [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:14:24

State investment tax credits

I didn't get to hear Governor Pawlenty's state of the state speech (I might watch it tonight after I get home from a late meeting), and as expected it was long on rhetoric, particularly about taxes: Imagine a typical Minnesota kitchen table. A mom and dad have just tucked the kids into bed with a kiss and a prayer, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:14:10

F? H? WTF? Ayetttee lah!

This is a conversation between me and one banking officer when I called their helpline for assistance. Bank Officer: Good evening, sir ... with me. I normally keep the all the numbers (credit cards, bank accounts) in my mobile phone, but I reformatted ... . How may I assist you? Me: Good evening. I am going to make a credit card payment but I forget [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 01:08:04

Strike 3

I missed Siren's burlesque class last week, due to being sick. I emailed LeAnne (the owner) a couple of time and she replied, the next day, that it would be no problem to start with week 2. Yesterday morning, I double-checked the SirenDance schedule - and happily discovered that my Burlesque class was at 9:15, not 8:45 (as I had thought) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:12:47

ROAD-TRIPPING IN THE ARCTIC CIRCLE

A devoted road-tripper, Mark Vanhoenacker decides to tackle the Dempster Highway, an unpaved journey across hundreds of miles of desolate Arctic landscape. "I’ve never been more aware of being on the surface of a turning sphere" ... Special to MORE INTELLIGENT LIFE “You can sleep in the trucker’s shower,” said the woman, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 12:02:48

White House Throws GMAC $6 Billion Rescue Line

Remember when the Bush administration was opposed to tapping the $700 billion Wall Street bailout to help Detroit’s Big Three? Fugetaboutit ... from a minimum credit bureau score of 700 two months ago down to a score of 621. From a statement from GMAC President Bill Muir: We will continue to employ responsible credit standards, but will be able [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 16:29:15

Things You Tend Not To Spend Much Time Thinking Seriously About When Making A Decision To Relocate

I have had this item on my blogging to-do list for probably 18 months now, without attempting to address it ... accounts and getting local credit cards. You see, your check - or should I say cheque? - drafted ... s start with credit history, something discussed in this blog a long time ago. Or, rather, your lack [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:29:06

2009/10 NHL Season Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs

by Bryan Thiel… Like the Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Buffalo Sabres, the Leafs have a shot at second place if they can answer the questions they came into the season with. These teams may still be a little ways from competing with the Boston Bruins, but it’ll at least be intersting top-to-bottom in the Northeast this year. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 16:32:25

LMT Focused on Shareholder Value – Analyst Blog

Lockheed Martin Corporation ( LMT ) is prudent in returning a substantial portion of its free cash flow to shareholders through share repurchases and incremental dividends. The company recently boosted its quarterly dividend by 10.5%, or 6 cents per-share. This took the quarterly dividend to 63 cents per share from the pre-existing dividend of 57 cents. The dividend is payable on Dec. 31, 2009 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 1, 2009. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 19:27:25

Game Notes: Kings at Warriors

by Taylor Price Yesterday’s Warriors/Kings game felt just like an ABA ballgame. The only things missing were the afro’s, short-shorts, multi-colored basketball and fist-fights during the commercial breaks. Like the ABA, defense was used sparingly. When the game lasted three overtimes, it pretty much became apparent by overtime number two, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:12:20

PAUL BLART: MALL COP likely to unseat Clint Eastwood as box office champ this weekend; MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3-D is hurt by slow conversion to digital, but could still reach $20M; NOTORIOUS targets $10M!

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend brings four new wide releases to America’s multiplexes along with one major expansion. The Monday holiday means stronger-than-average business on Sunday and a bonus fourth day of steady sales, especially for younger-skewing movies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:07:47

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