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Analysis: Bear Stearns - JPMorgan Deal

March 22, 2008

On Sunday, March 16th, 2008, JP Morgan (JPM) along with the Federal Reserve (Fed), announced that JP Morgan would be purchasing Bear Stearns (BSC) - which was once valued at $160 per share - for $2 per share. Read more »

Written by Ryan Freund · Filed Under Acquisitions & Mergers, Economy, Financial, Recession | Leave a Comment 

Alesco Financial: A Rose Among Thorns

March 12, 2008

Alesco is one of the few companies in the Specialty REIT space that has been able to maintain earnings and dividend guidance in spite of very difficult times. Though there have been billions in write-downs for the company, some real and some purely on paper, the company has maintained financial strength. Read more »

Written by Brian G. Smith · Filed Under Dividend Investing, Financial, Housing, REIT | Leave a Comment 

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