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Stimulus Package

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Financing the Stimulus May be a Massive Challenge, Treasury Market Shows

By , Global Investing Specialist, Money Morning -

By Martin HutchinsonContributing EditorMoney Morning As I watch the $900 billion stimulus bill wind its way through Congress, knowing this will be piled atop the estimated 2009 deficit of $1.19 trillion, the longtime banker in me keeps asking the same worrisome question: How the devil are they going to finance all this rubbish? A report […]

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How Wall Street's Compensation-Defined Culture Fueled its Demise

By , Chief Investment Strategist, Money Morning • @ShahGilani_TW -

On the subject of executive compensation, the question addressed here is straightforward: Are Wall Street executives worth what they are paid? As a successful former Wall Street executive, who was quite well paid, it’s a question I am qualified to answer. And the answer is “No.” The prevailing school of thought as espoused by those […]

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Cost of Obama Stimulus Could Reach $1 Trillion Now That Newly Passed House Bill is Subject to Senate Compromise

By , Executive Editor, Money Morning • @privatebrief -

By William Patalon III Executive Editor Money Morning/The Money Map Report Without the benefit of a single Republican vote, House Democrats late yesterday (Wednesday) passed an $819 billion stimulus bill that has the blessing of U.S. President Barack Obama, but which could end up costing $1 trillion or more once it’s subjected to Senate compromises. […]

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Four Ways to Profit Even if the Bush Stimulus Plan is a Bust

By , Chief Investment Strategist, Money Map Report -

By Keith Fitz-Gerald Investment Director Money Morning/The Money Map Report Show me an effective Bush Administration economic stimulus package and I'll show you a finger-friendly Cuisinart. Who does President George W. Bush think he's kidding? The $600 bucks he wants to hand out isn't going to do squat - and the securities markets know it, […]

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