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Edward Harrison is a senior Editor at Bloomberg. He is also the founder of Credit Writedowns newsletter, a former career diplomat, investment banker and technology executive with over twenty five years of business experience. He speaks six languages and reads another five, skills he uses to provide a more global perspective. Edward holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia University and a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College.

News

Links: 2009-02-22

Edward Harrison
More on That Dirty Word "Nationalization" and Possible Approaches - Naked Capitalism In Northern They Trust - Barron's ING’s Hommen May Consider Seeking U.S. Support After Review - Blomberg.com 'Good Banks' Are the Cost Effective Way…
Business

The Oscars are tonight

Edward Harrison
The link for the list of nominees for the 81st Academy Awards Ceremony is here. Here are my picks: Best Actress - Kate Winslet Best Actor - Mickey Rourke Best Supporting Actor - Heath Ledger Best Supporting Actress - Penelope Cruz…
Markets

Manhattan real estate in freefall

Edward Harrison
This week's Barron's magazine highlights the abysmal state of the Manhattan real estate market. Manhattan was one of the last bubble markets to burst. Now, things are unraveling quickly, particularly at the high end. Some experts see…
Economy

While Rome Burns

Edward Harrison
The following post is from John Mauldin, who is a Best-Selling author and recognized financial expert. He is also editor of the free Thoughts From the Frontline that goes to over 1 million readers each week. For more information on John…
News

Links: 2009-02-21

Edward Harrison
Frustrated savers are turning their backs on banks - Irish, Business - Independent.ie UBS warns of dire consequences from U.S. tax battle | Reuters Soros sees no bottom for world financial collapse | Reuters German 'bad bank' in Dublin…
Blogs

Site Maintenance

Edward Harrison
We will be doing some minor site maintenance this wekend.  Site access will be interrupted briefly Saturday night/Sunday morning around midnight EST.
Economy

Bank stocks under $10 a share

Edward Harrison
An ugly day in the markets has just ended with the financial services sector taking a beating in particular. Many shares in the sector trade for under $10. Bottom fishers might see this as a buying opportunity. Is it?

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