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[quote=sftrade;86723]ICICI?s exposure to CDs pegged at $6 billion [URL]http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1154567[/URL] That?s four times the estimates; but analysts say share remains a ?buy? MUMBAI: ICICI Bank?s investments in credit derivatives could be four times previous estimates at $6 ...

[quote=layman;77092]Just check consumer report for reliability before deciding on Odyssey over Sienna. More than one mechanic said Sienna is preferable over Odyssey because of a well known problem with Odyssey.[/quote] Sure thanks. I just read CR and they do in fact recommend both. just thought I'd ...

[quote=rsvpvr;76472]Are you sure, you are looking for SUV?. The best vehicle for your requirement would be Van
With out second thought go for Honda Odyssey.[/quote]
I will checkout the van, too. thanks...

[quote=Old-Spice2;76359]>>> What is your budget or max limit for the SUV? Do you plan to haul stuff like boat or go up the mountain for skiing? [/quote] My budget is max 20k. I know I will have to look for pre-owned in this range. I don't plan to haul big stuffs. All I need is a cargo bigger than a ...

Hello everyone, I am shopping for a SUV (in USA) and I'd appreciate your opinions/advise. I am totally new to SUV (I have only had a sedan so far) and all I am looking for is -- a reliable car -- bigger than regular sedan and versatile to carry most common household furniture such as small chairs ...

[quote=Going_nowhere;72040]Interactivebrokers and optionsxpress are the two best out there. I second that. I use both. Interactivebrokers provides direct market access. They're low cost andd I especially like their "excel-type" interface. But the best feature of interactivebrokers is that you can ...

I pay once a month for the mortgage. I have heard schemes such as paying two times a month. I didn't inquire about this at the time of closing. If I want to pay two times a month, do I need to work with the lender and re-structure to loan or it is as simple as just sending two (half) payments a ...

Is there a brokerage that anyone can recommend for trading stock options? I have scottrade, but it does not allow naked calls and it does not allow puts to open.

Citi, JPMorgan and all big banks are writing down dozens of billions of money due to mortgage debts. I am curious to know does that exactly mean in terms of their business and economy. Do they just call it a loss, see some departments trimmed, just go home and start the next day as if the money lost ...

[quote=NoChaos;57346]Why you invested in the bond fund? You need to look back the objective of bond fund in your portfolio and determine if you still need it or not.[/quote] I don't need them for another 15-20 years. I guess my question is what happens when the fund looses majority of its value due ...