Distressed Banks

(1) The masters of OPM. (2) Banks are pro-cyclical. (3) Great during good times, but terrible during bad times. (4) The S&P’s new model says some banks are riskier. (5) Latest stress test will give Fed more power over big banks. (6) European banks in severe funding squeeze. (7) Bank earnings boosted by fewer losses rather than lending gains. (8) T-minus 10 days and counting for euro. (9) Buy on the planning. Sell on the plan. (10) Home sales have hit bottom, while home prices have not.