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Meredith Whitney - woman who predicted the crunch - Not a nice read

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  • Generali
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    For too long no analysts would dare break ranks and speak the obvious. It really is quite worrying to see that sort of peer pressure is predominant in the business world.

    The golden rule of analysis is it's better to hang together than alone.
  • rizla01
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    Jumping_Bean wrote: »
    "Citibank has lost 50% of its book value since last year," says Whitney, who is married to pro wrestler John Layfield.

    What a bizarre thing to tag on the end of a statement. The only reason I can see for doing that would be to make her seem less credible?

    He also (apparantly) wrote a book.

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