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Hand up, I was wrong. That’s on me. Truth be told, I am glad that Truist did not fail and still employs many people. Happy new year!

Koch Inks First Lithium Deal Backed by Recovery-Rate Promise

The argument can be made that MSFT would not have the market value is has today if Gates or any other single individual held a 45% stake. There would be a discount due to it being closely held. Bill is probably ok with giving up the stock for the reasons you mentioned such as diversification, philanthropy; and most important, liquidity. I imagine his post IPO life has been exactly the same with a net worth in the billions as it would have been with a net worth in the trillions.

NY Community Bank had a terrible earnings report. At first glance, it appears to be a kitchen sink quarter to set the stage for 2024, rather than a troubled bank concern.

FRCB and SBNY both paid a dividend 12 months ago. Where are they today?

12 months ago the failures of Silicon Valley Bank, First Republic Bank and others were not on anyone’s radar. Let’s use this thread to discuss potential failures this year and how to profit. I’ll start by calling for the downfall of Truist. US Bank will cherry pick the assets and branches in an FDIC assisted deal and greatly expand their footprint in the south. Do not post material non-public information in this thread.
Disclosure: I own KRE.

I have a 2005 4Runner with almost 200,000 miles that does something very similar. It has done so since I bought it used in 2007 and never been an issue.

Turkey sucks, so ham is my must have. Hash brown casserole for the must have side.

OT Ballers have our secretary call the CTO and the IT nerd shows up 2 minutes later to change out the ink.

CPAP machine, as long as you’re ok with the OT calling you a fatty.