Funds May Sue Bank of America (BAC) Over Merrill Acquisition Sep 29, 2009 10:47AM

Ohio's Attorney General Richard Cordray said yesterday that he soon could seek "billions" from Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), including CEO Kenneth Lewis, over how it handled the purchase of Merrill ...


Documents Confirm Paulson Pressured Banks Into Taking Original TARP Money May 13, 2009 11:51PM

You remember that infamous October 13, 2008 closed-door meeting former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson held with the CEOs of the nation's largest banks where he supposedly arm-twisted them into taking the first portion of the $250 billion in TARP money by selling preferred equity stakes? Yeah that one. Well, public interest group Judicial Watch has gotten their hands on some very important documents from the meeting, released by the Obama administration.

A 'CEO Talking Points' documents shows that Paulson told the bank ...


BofA (BAC) CEO Lewis Subpoenaed On Merrill, Reassures Management On Nationalization Fears Feb 20, 2009 08:28AM

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) Chairman and CEO Kenneth Lewis was issued a subpoena by New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo related to ...


Destroying Bank Of America (BAC) While Saving It Feb 3, 2009 08:56AM

From 247wallst.com

While the battle between Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) CEO Ken Lewis and former Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain goes on over who knew ...


Obama HATES Wall Street Feb 2, 2009 06:14PM

It is pretty clear from the comments that President Barack Obama has made since he was elected President, that he hates Wall Street and all that it represents. He has set his sights on the once-high flying but now beleaguered sector and the bonus structure that compensates the ivy leaguers that grace its halls.

Here are the striking comments from Obama addressing Wall Street directly since he was elected President:

Acceptance Speech Nov 5:
"Let us remember that, if this financial crisis taught us anything, it's that we cannot have a thriving Wall Street while Main Street suffers."

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Dec 30, 2008 03:14PM BlackRock (BLK) Alters Voting Rights
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Oct 2, 2008 08:55AM Bank of America's (BAC) Lewis Says Merrill's (MER) Thain Will Become President of Global Banking, Securities and Wealth Mgmt
Sep 13, 2008 04:07PM Treasury Reportedly Calls on Wall Street Banks To Back Lehman (LEH)
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Apr 28, 2008 09:29AM Thomas K. Montag Appointed Head of Global Sales & Trading At Merrill Lynch (MER)
Apr 17, 2008 03:43PM Merrill Lynch (MER) Conference Call Highlights
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Apr 4, 2008 09:46AM David Moenning's Daily State of the Markets: 4/4
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