Commercial Lender stories:
Retailers 'Dodge Bullet' With CIT's November Bankruptcy Filing
Nov 3rd, 2009 - Bloomberg
Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The timing of CIT Group Inc.’sbankruptcy filing may have helped U.S. retailers avoid a holidayseason with empty shelves. “Most retailers have dodged a bullet,” said CraigShearman...
After bankruptcy, CIT’s next hurdle is to keep its base
Nov 2nd, 2009 - Boston
NEW YORK - A Chapter 11 filing usually means the end of the road for financial companies since they rely so heavily on customer trust. CIT Group Inc. is hoping that its case will be different.
Stocks Gain In Volatile Session
Nov 2nd, 2009 - Forbes
A volatile Monday session ended with stocks posting solid gains on positive earnings and economic data after retreating midday. Consumer spending, home sales and manufacturing activity showed unexpected strength...
US Stock Futures Gain Before Manufacturing Data; Ford Rises
Nov 2nd, 2009 - Bloomberg
Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures rose,indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index may rebound from itsworst week since May, as Ford Motor Co. posted...
Japan's Bonds Gain Most in a Month as CIT Failure Boosts Demand
Nov 2nd, 2009 - Bloomberg
Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s government bonds advanced bythe most in a month on speculation investors sought the relativesafety of debt after CIT Group Inc. filed for bankruptcy.



