AIG Profitable for First Time Since 2007
Excerpt from the InvestorGuide.com Stock of the Day on 8/7/2009

The day's most anticipated report was probably the jobs report, which impressively showed a significant slowing of layoffs. However, competing for the top headline is the news from AIG's quarterly earnings report. Analysts had been expecting American International Group (AIG) to post their first profit since 2007, which the company managed to do, but AIG went far beyond expectations. And yet despite all this, criticism is still coming from all directions. What are the major concerns still facing AIG, and is there any room for optimism? More >

Worst Year for Berkshire Hathaway Since 1965
Excerpt from the InvestorGuide.com Stock of the Day on 3/2/2009

On Saturday, Warren Buffett, the Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, announced the company's annual results for fiscal year-ending 2008. Due to the economy and the financial crisis, net worth fell by 9.6 percent. In the past, his letter to shareholders (and non-shareholders) served as a barometer of the economy, as well as a forecast on what to expect in the subsequent year. In the latest one, the Oracle of Omaha stated that the economy "will be in shambles throughout 2009." With this kind of guidance, should investors expect something similar from the company this year? More >

AIG Possibly Nationalized?
Excerpt from the InvestorGuide.com Stock of the Day on 2/24/2009

AIG, the insurance giant that received federal bailouts in September, is probably looking to restructure its $150 billion rescue package again. This second round of restructuring would reduce the company's financial burdens and give US taxpayers more ownership of the insurance giant. If this occurs, it will be announced on Monday next week when AIG is scheduled to post their Q4 results. Analysts are expecting this to happen due to a possible net loss to exceed $60 billion, a figure that some say would force the company into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. If that occurs, then the government's bailout efforts will have been for naught. It is possible the government would be willing to provide more bailout funds to the company, increasing its stake from 80 percent to 100 percent. But at this point, are there any signs of hope for the company? More >