Gerard Cassidy
Gerard Cassidy
apparently appears dropping event market might negative news stock
If it were as negative as it appears on the surface, Microsoft's stock would be dropping like a rock, and it's doing just the opposite. The market is apparently saying, financially speaking, this is not a devastating event for Microsoft. Of course, as more news come out, that might change.
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If it were as negative as it appears on the surface, Microsoft stock would be dropping like a rock, and it's doing just the opposite. It doesn't appear to be something that's material in nature.
banks force major move remain strategic
For big banks that want to remain major players, this move is going to force them to make strategic mergers, just like 1998.
banks canadian grow looking united united-states
Canadian banks are all looking for opportunities to grow in the United States.
help peer pressure relative remain until
This announcement will help with Mellon's profitability. But until (the stock) does better relative to their peer group, pressure from shareholders will remain intact.
banks hard rock
Banks are between a rock and a hard place.
number
A number of acquirers in 2004 have digested transactions and may do more in 2006.
company cuts strong
I don't know any strong company that cuts its dividend in half.
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I wouldn't view this as any indication the company is putting itself up for sale. I think it's an indication of better corporate governance. What they are trying to show everyone is that there's not going to be any artificial hurdles to them being acquired.
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The economy could slow down, and there is still uncertainty about interest rates.
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The earnings results clearly show that margin pressure remains intense, especially on banks that don't have large capital markets businesses.
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The real profit in the credit card business is the revolving balances, ... Commerce has calibrated what balances they need to be able to make this product profitable without charging the fees that some of the other credit cards charge.
balances business card cards commerce credit product profit profitable revolving
The real profit in the credit card business is the revolving balances. Commerce has calibrated what balances they need to be able to make this product profitable without charging the fees that some of the other credit cards charge.