How could the Market be "Bullish on Citigroup Despite Big Quarterly Loss."?? They posted a second straight quarterly loss totaling nearly $15-Billion so far. They have also suffered more than $46 billion in "write-downs" since the middle of 2007. They slashed their dividend and raised more than $30 billion in debt, I mean, "capital." Book value per share (assets minus liabilities) fell to $20.73 from $22.74 at year end. Return on equity was negative 18.6 percent! in the quarter. And yet, the "Market" is bullish on Citigroup!? shmucks
Here's a link to a more honest outlook on what the "markets" should keep in mind.
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It's not about the news or the fundamentals (big writedowns, etc), its the reaction.
trader m.d.,
You're absolutely right. It still defies logic (kinda like sub-prime mortgages). And it's interesting to think what the "reaction" will be further down the road. cheers!
-todd
I think it is a multi part answer:
1) Don't fight the fed.
2) Citi threw the kitchen sink in their losses.
3) Don't fight the fed.
I stated on 2/26 the bottom was in, but retests were possible. I still think it.
Enjoyed your blog.
Micro
http://themicrokid.blogspot.com/
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