Exclusivity in business has its own benefits and drawbacks. For Silicon Valley Bank, it has discovered a windfall in that exclusivity. Primarily serving the Silicon Valley area, Silicon Valley Bank (or SVB Financial Group) has made a name for itself in the industry as a one-stop shop for tech start-ups. And its investing strategy has catapulted it to heights far above its … [Read more...]
Here’s why Jim Cramer thinks the stock market is getting closer to reaching an investable bottom
"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer said even though Thursday's late-session sell-off triggered "terror" among some investors, he believes the market is getting closer to reaching an investable bottom. CNBC,Mad Money,invest,investing,stock market,jim cramer,cramer,kramer,wall street,lightning round,investment strategy,retirement … [Read more...]
Jim Cramer: Investors should be patient amid an ‘incredibly confusing’ stock market
"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer examined Tuesday's trading action, explaining why he believes it's been a baffling few weeks for stock market investors. Subscribe to CNBC PRO for access to investor and analyst insights: https://cnb.cx/2Vtntx6 CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday it’s OK for investors to have difficulties wrapping their heads around the stock market right now. “Every … [Read more...]
Jim Cramer says he’s becoming more confident that the stock market is approaching a bottom
On Thursday's episode of "Mad Money," host Jim Cramer said he's grown more confident over the past two weeks that the stock market is getting closer to an investable bottom. CNBC,Mad Money,invest,investing,stock market,jim cramer,cramer,kramer,wall street,lightning round,investment strategy,retirement … [Read more...]
How Bank of America Came to Own Merrill Lynch
Analysts have begun to question whether Bank of America can continue to exist as it’s currently constructed. Among other issues, its 2008 acquisition of Merrill Lynch has saddled Bank of America with higher regulatory and compliance burdens compared to smaller and simpler competitors such as Wells Fargo. This podcast was recorded on May 9, 2016. Imagine owning Amazon.com (up … [Read more...]