Meredith whitney goes from citi prophet to muni cassandra to money manager. Ftse russell ftse debt capacity world government bond. Report sends citis stock to fouryear low the new york times. Meredith also features robust brand licensing activities, including more than 3,000 skus of branded products at 4,000 walmart stores across the u.
Dubbed an oracle by the big short author michael lewis, whitney made a prescient downgrade of citigroup and predicted the bank would be forced to do the unheard ofcut their dividend. Citi program can be adapted to meet specific organizational, language, country, or discipline needs. In fact, she said investors will be safe in general obligation bonds. C here, and she also issued a report in which she lowered goldmans, lehmans, morgan. Meredith whitney meredith whitney advisory group analyst. And so the credit card business speaks mandarin while the mortgage business speaks cantonese. Meredith and whitney george family foundation, inc. Admittedly i dont know much about this industry, but it seems really interesting from the job description. October 23 and 24 marks the grand opening of citis new jacksonville, florida facility, which joins our current norfolk, virginia and washington, d. Jun 05, 20 wall street analyst meredith whitney examines state economies in new book high praise for texas%2c doubts about california some economists challenge whitney %27s outlook. More and more people are jumping on the bandwagon to bash meredith whitney s prediction of a massive wave of muni defaults now the center on budget and policy priorities has published a report. Whitney of cibc world markets, downgraded citigroups stock to sector underperform, from sector perform, and called for the bank to bring precariously low capital levels.
Meredith whitneys prediction in october 2007 that citigroup would be forced to cut its dividend as a result of losses on its. Citigroup bottoming plus some free advice for meredith whitney. Citis woes began with failed wachovia bid the new york times. In 2008 meredith whitney, a research analyst, was named one of fortune. Whitneys analysis related to citigroup is one of the key reasons. Meredith whitney, the star analyst whose bearish calls on financial stocks were borne out by the credit crisis, has resurfaced as an investment manager at a bermuda insurance company. Oct 30, 2018 around that same time in late 2007, banking analyst meredith whitney made a prescient negative call on citigroup inc. The analyst who famously predicted disaster for the entire market on national tv now she says that new governors have been elected and states have begun reforming.
When are analyst recommendation changes influential. It certainly doesnt mean i am running into the loving arms of citigroup, whitney said. As the subprime crisis tore through wall street, whitney gained credibility. Meredith whitney has softened her tone regarding muni bonds. But the current turmoil can be traced back to the last weekend of september, when it sought to reassert itself by swallowing wachovia, the stricken bank based in charlotte, n. Citigroup saw no red flags even as it made bolder bets the. Millennial women, will host a conference call on thursday, may 10, 2018, at 8. Peter drucker, management consultant, author and social ecologist for the legal industry, the results in 2012, another turbulent year, were largely a repeat of trends that emerged over the prior three years. Meredith corporation to report fiscal 2018 third quarter results. Et on the wall street journal 2012 begins as another year of not listening to meredith whitney.
Oct 10, 20 meredith whitney goes from citi prophet to muni cassandra to money manager. Meredith whitney was born on the 20th november 1969, in summit, new jersey usa, and is probably best recognized for being a financial analyst, who predicted the difficulties of major banks, including citigroup, ahead of the financial crisis 20072008. The company provides a range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerag e, trade and securities services and wealth management. From 2003 to 2005, citigroup more than tripled its issuing of c. Heads up, gsa and dod agencies and military installations in the southeastern u. Meredith whitney still detests citi, tells muni haters stay tuned mar. Citigroup was among the financial institutions that failed to report accounting.
Meredith whitneys dire predictions shook the financial giant to the core. Its business segments include global consumer banking gcb, institutional clients group icg and. Around that same time in late 2007, banking analyst meredith whitney made a prescient negative call on citigroup inc. And my followup is with respect to citi holdings asset sales, there has been a little. Meredith ann whitney born november 20, 1969 is an american businesswoman hailed as the oracle of wall street by bloomberg. She is a top rated analyst and is credited with her bearish calls on various banks. Meredith corporation to report fiscal 2018 third quarter. Nov 23, 2008 from 2003 to 2005, citigroup more than tripled its issuing of c. Apr 25, 2012 lest anyone think she likes citi, she doesnt. But unabashed, meredith whitney did just that, making one of the great contrarian predictions by any financial analyst. Meredith whitney was flatout wrong about municipal bonds.
Box 105281 atlanta, ga 303485281 for a hard copy, or call 1. Citis woes began with failed wachovia bid the new york. Analyst raises doubts about citigroup dividend the new. For instance, your organization can select content from across citi program courses included in your subscription and add institutionalspecific content.
Whitney burst onto the scene with a report predicting bad news for citigroup in a halloween 2007 report. Whitney made a name for herself during the 20072008 credit meltdown after calling on citigroup nyse. Report sends citis stock to fouryear low the new york. Meredith whitney still cautious on citigroup c even with. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial. Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 1,000 cities across 160 countries. Contact meredith whitney advisory group, llc or view meredith whitney advisory group, llcs ratings, investment advice, financial planning and insurance services, and get detailed information on their fees, advisors, licenses and history. Citis failure, however, wasnt surprising or a big deal, whitney said, adding that the results doesnt change the game as the bank has not been investable for four years.
You can also request customized instructions, contact information, and reporting. Meredith whitney advisory group, llc financial services. Meredith whitney of cibc world markets inc late wednesday downgraded citigroup to sector underperformer, saying the largest u. Citigroup saw no red flags even as it made bolder bets. Meredith whitney goes from citi prophet to muni cassandra to. See important disclosures section at the end of this report for important required disclosures, including potential conflicts of interest. Whitney started her own research firm, meredith whitney advisory group in february 2009, selling research and consulting services to institutional clients. Meredith whitney became famous in 2007 for spotting citigroups subprime exposure, but now her advisory group has lost half of its clients.
Meredith corporation to present at citi investor conference. Earnings conference call in summary, we have taken a comprehensive and necessary set of actions to significantly strengthen our balance sheet. Meredith whitneys fall from grace business insider. C faces further credit losses and share dilution even after the new government bailout plan. Meredith whitney isnt running into the loving arms of. It is not easy going against the grain on wall street, especially as a woman. Meredith whitney oppenheimer analyst glenn schorr ubs analyst richard bove. See price target calculation and key risks to price target sections at the end of this report, where applicable. Wall street analyst meredith whitney examines state economies in new book high praise for texas%2c doubts about california some economists challenge whitney%27s outlook. Citi research is a division of citigroup global markets inc.
I bet there are a lot of 60 minutes interviewees like whitney who felt they were bamboozled once the edited version of. She is known for successfully forecasting the difficulties of citigroup and other major banks during the financial crisis of 20072008. Citi group commerce bank express scripts hospital sisters of the third order of st. The ftse debt capacity world government bond index measures the performance of fixedrate, local currency, investmentgrade sovereign bonds with a focus on countries with lower debt issuance relative to their gross domestic product gdp and stronger debt servicing capabilities. Citi s failure, however, wasnt surprising or a big deal, whitney said, adding that the results doesnt change the game as the bank has not been investable for four years. If you dont feel comfortable accessing your credit report over the web, mail this form to annual credit report request service, p. Jim rogers not meredith whitney predicted collapse in january 2007. A site is a facility or organization operated by or affiliated with a subscribing institution where 30 or more employees, agents, or students of the institution will complete citi program courses in a given year.
Meredith whitney and the problem with wall street pundits. Dec 09, 2015 meredith whitney, the star analyst whose bearish calls on financial stocks were borne out by the credit crisis, has resurfaced as an investment manager at a bermuda insurance company. Mub ishares national muni bond etf overview marketwatch. Citigroup bottoming plus some free advice for meredith. Dec 26, 2019 if you dont feel comfortable accessing your credit report over the web, mail this form to annual credit report request service, p. An evolution in thinking about municipal credit pnc. S a new citi commercial cards handson training center is coming to your neck of the woods.
Meredith whitney is cofounder and cio of kenbelle capital. Meredith whitney goes from citi prophet to muni cassandra. Nov 05, 2007 meredith whitney of cibc world markets inc late wednesday downgraded citigroup to sector underperformer, saying the largest u. They never spent the time, the money or the energy to integrate all of the businesses, meredith whitney, analyst at oppenheimer, told the times. Meredith whitney takes role at bermuda insurer cnbc. The independent model is a difficult track to choose, as the model offers none of the infrastructure an established firm with an attractive brand enjoys. Never miss a chance to take a jab at meredith whitney.
Whitney burst onto the scene with a report predicting bad news for citigroup in a. An annual base subscription fee includes unlimited access to all core subjects for learners at each of your organizations sites. Meredith whitney redraws map of prosperity usa today. Meredith whitney is still right tuesday, january 02, 2018 9. Meredith whitney, banking analyst for bloomberg news, on april 9th, 2008. Kuwait investment authority, prince alwaleed bin talal one of citis largest shareholders, and former chief executive sandy weill. A few days after her report was published, citi s longtime ceo charles prince resigned amidst growing capital concerns. Richard bove, rochdale securities, discusses the state of the financial sector, which firms he is likely. Whitney of cibc world markets, downgraded citigroups stock to sector underperform, from sector perform, and called for the bank to. Ask about procurement process role of analyst for monitoring rfp issuances, what % of time is split between rfpsexecution of existing deals 3. Analyst raises doubts about citigroup dividend the new york. She is best known for successfully forecasting the difficulties of citigroup and other major banks during the financial crisis of 20072008. Meredith whitney is a banking analyst at oppenheimer.
Nov 24, 2008 in the decade since citigroup was born from the merger of citicorp and travelers group, it weathered many storms that threatened to pull it apart. As a result, investors should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this report. There will be problems in four key states, but she is not predicting a disaster. More and more people are jumping on the bandwagon to bash meredith whitneys prediction of a.
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