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2008 Financial Crisis – Causes and historical context

Tom Spencer

Many an economics and finance course later, I see that the layers of complexities to the 2008 financial crisis are innumerable. Dow Jones Industrial Average collapse following Lehman’s failure was the largest stock market decline since the aftermath of September 11. It all seemed so clear.

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Winning Isn’t Everything: The Art of Playing Well

Tom Spencer

This idea has been echoed by some of the most influential figures in the business and finance world, including Professor Michael Porter, Michael Lewis, and Warren Buffett. The actions of these players in the financial industry were driven by their desire to win at all costs, rather than a commitment to ethical behaviour.

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Damn the Bubbles, More Printing Ahead; Property Bubbles and the Perils of Easy Money

MishTalk

Finance reports Yellen strongly defends easy Fed policies, cites U.S. trillion shadow-banking system, trust financing has been key to fueling the nation’s 10 percent annual growth rate in the past decade by providing easy credit to companies considered too risky by banks. Part of China’s $7.5 trillion yuan ($1.8

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Is the Stock Market in Big Trouble?

The Fearless Marketer

Do you remember the stock market crash of 2008? On Monday, September 29, 2008. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 777.68 On Monday, September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy. The drop left the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -2.21%, down 5.1% points in intra-day trading. So far, so good.

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Consulting or Banking

Tom Spencer

People in the “investment banking” or “corporate finance” division typically help large organisations undertake merges and acquisitions. Work hours in both industries will vary depending on various factors including client demands, the eccentricities of your boss, and where you find yourself in the deal/project lifecycle.

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Illegal Public Seizure of Mortgages Via Eminent Domain

MishTalk

Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide. and DoubleLine Capital LP and at least 18 trade groups representing the finance industry, homebuilders and real estate firms. “Additionally, everybody we talk to in the industry thinks this is a bad idea that will be bad for the mortgage markets.”

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Strong Economy – Strong Buy-Sell Market

Martinka Consulting

The answer is yes, based on the activity level of everybody we know in the M&A/buy-sell industry. 70% of medium sized companies will change hands (2008). Notice the same predictions from 2008-2015? Second question: is there similar activity with larger companies, small, mid-sized, and lower middle market firms? Easy money.