News Topic - Bear Stearns
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Goldman accused of spreading rumours about rivals
Goldman Sachs, the most powerful investment bank on Wall Street, has found itself at the centre of a storm over the events that led to the collapse of Bear Stearns, as regulators issued subpoenas in the hunt for evidence of market manipulation.
The Independent – Jul 17, 2008 01:20 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Goldman Sachs, the most powerful investment bank on Wall Street, has found itself at the centre of a storm over the events that led to the collapse of Bear Stearns, as regulators issued subpoenas in the hunt for evidence of market manipulation.
The Independent – Jul 17, 2008 01:20 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Goldman questioned on Bear, Lehman share fall: report
Reuters - Goldman Sachs has been questioned by chiefs of rivals Bear Stearns Cos and Lehman Brothers about speculation that the securities firm had a role in putting pressure on their firms' stocks, the Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday citing people familiar with their talk.
Yahoo! – Jul 16, 2008 09:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Reuters - Goldman Sachs has been questioned by chiefs of rivals Bear Stearns Cos and Lehman Brothers about speculation that the securities firm had a role in putting pressure on their firms' stocks, the Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday citing people familiar with their talk.
Yahoo! – Jul 16, 2008 09:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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SEC subpoenas top firms over Lehman, Bear stock move: report
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission has subpoenaed firms including Goldman Sachs , Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch as part of a growing effort to crack down on possible manipulation of Lehman Brothers and Bear Stearns stock, according to a Bloomberg report. The regulator is seeking trading records and emails the report said, citing people familiar with the situation. On Tuesday the regulator moved to curb short selling in the shares of primary dealers as well as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac amid widespread concern that negative bets from short sellers have added to the sector's problems.Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 16, 2008 06:49 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission has subpoenaed firms including Goldman Sachs , Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch as part of a growing effort to crack down on possible manipulation of Lehman Brothers and Bear Stearns stock, according to a Bloomberg report. The regulator is seeking trading records and emails the report said, citing people familiar with the situation. On Tuesday the regulator moved to curb short selling in the shares of primary dealers as well as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac amid widespread concern that negative bets from short sellers have added to the sector's problems.Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 16, 2008 06:49 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Goldman Queried About Bear's Fall
The chiefs of Bear Stearns and Lehman have questioned whether Goldman, even indirectly, might have put pressure on their firms' shares. Goldman strongly denies wrongdoing.
Wall Street Journal – Jul 16, 2008 04:03 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The chiefs of Bear Stearns and Lehman have questioned whether Goldman, even indirectly, might have put pressure on their firms' shares. Goldman strongly denies wrongdoing.
Wall Street Journal – Jul 16, 2008 04:03 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Countrywide cut from Fed's primary dealers
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Countrywide Securities Corp. has officially been removed from the ranks of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's list of primary U.S. government Securities dealers, the Fed said in a statement today. The firm was removed as a result of its acquisition by Bank of America earlier this year, leaving a total of 19 primary dealers. Bear Stearns Cos. remains on the list, though it is expected to be dropped soon due to the merger with J.P. Morgan Chase Co. . Both Bank of America and J.P. Morgan have securities arms that are also dealers.Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 15, 2008 5:37 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Countrywide Securities Corp. has officially been removed from the ranks of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's list of primary U.S. government Securities dealers, the Fed said in a statement today. The firm was removed as a result of its acquisition by Bank of America earlier this year, leaving a total of 19 primary dealers. Bear Stearns Cos. remains on the list, though it is expected to be dropped soon due to the merger with J.P. Morgan Chase Co. . Both Bank of America and J.P. Morgan have securities arms that are also dealers.Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 15, 2008 5:37 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Hedge Funds Subpoenaed in SEC Probe
The SEC has sent subpoenas to more than 50 hedge-fund advisers as part of its investigation into whether individuals spread false rumors to manipulate shares of Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers.
Wall Street Journal – Jul 15, 2008 01:07 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The SEC has sent subpoenas to more than 50 hedge-fund advisers as part of its investigation into whether individuals spread false rumors to manipulate shares of Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers.
Wall Street Journal – Jul 15, 2008 01:07 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Lehman's Got a Reluctant Safety Net in Uncle Sam
The federal government has stepped up to aid Bear Stearns, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in their hours of need. And while its largess has limits, some firms may be too big to fail. Simon Constable weighs in with The Real Story (above).
TheStreet.com – Jul 14, 2008 8:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The federal government has stepped up to aid Bear Stearns, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in their hours of need. And while its largess has limits, some firms may be too big to fail. Simon Constable weighs in with The Real Story (above).
TheStreet.com – Jul 14, 2008 8:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Ex-Bear Stearns CISO takes aim at compliance issues
Former Bear Stearns CIO Jennifer Bayuk talks about the subprime mortgage crisis and what's wrong with security compliance practices today.
Network World – Jul 14, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Former Bear Stearns CIO Jennifer Bayuk talks about the subprime mortgage crisis and what's wrong with security compliance practices today.
Network World – Jul 14, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Dimon's In A Huff
It sounded like all of Wall Street was playing a giant game of Clue last week - wondering who in the financial community helped kill Bear Stearns with what weapon and where. The "game" was kicked off by JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon after the...
New York Post – Jul 13, 2008 08:16 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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It sounded like all of Wall Street was playing a giant game of Clue last week - wondering who in the financial community helped kill Bear Stearns with what weapon and where. The "game" was kicked off by JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon after the...
New York Post – Jul 13, 2008 08:16 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Wachovia's new CEO is pro in crisis control
At Treasury, Steel had hand in bailout of Bear Stearns.
The News & Observer – Jul 13, 2008 05:30 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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At Treasury, Steel had hand in bailout of Bear Stearns.
The News & Observer – Jul 13, 2008 05:30 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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