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This was interesting I saw... http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2008/03/13/is-bear-stearns-doomed.aspx

Andy, I think it is time to go long on Bear. For whatever I compare, the BSC's balance sheet is actually much stronger than it was in 2007 January. I think it is the eternal phenomenon of irrationality in market sentiment that has surfaced again. Correct me if I am wrong.

On the intro note, I have recently joined the site as well. My background is a Bachelors from IIIT in Computer Science, and currently with a consulting firm. Have always been an avid follower of macro-economics and capital markets, but got inspired on becoming a quant while doing extensive...

LoL..if I knew I would be a millionaire!! Also, if it is a takeover it's spread should decrease I would think..

It is interesting.. I haven't seen these levels of spread ever before...and given that Bear has denied all the rumors about its liquidity issues, there is for sure something brewing behind the doors!

Andy and John, While applying for jobs - post graduation, what is usually accepted by companies as relevant past experience? Is it okay to be anywhere in finance industry, or being only in a prior quant job. Like I am a consultant from a MC firm, and have done extensive consulting for prime...

Thanks, John. This is helpful. The reason I put this question was because of the increasing movement of quant jobs towards asia, given the US slowdown and the economic boom in that part of the world. So, wanted to know how we are prepared to target that market and what are the opportunities there.

Yeah, I know! Infact, I was around in NY last weekend, and got all excited and drove down till Baruch only to find the locked doors on the 6th floor..:) Anyways, as much as I would have loved an interaction - a few of the questions I have are (not an exhaustive list though.. :)) . - Has...

'Hello World' I hate my luck! Everytime the interaction happens around the Wednesdays, and I am gonna miss it due to being in client's place..:( Paddy