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To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (142991)1/10/2002 10:16:40 PM
From: ild  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 436258
 
January 10, 2002

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Bullish Sentiment Up In Latest AAII Poll

NEW YORK -- Bullish sentiment among investors increased during the week ended Wednesday, Jan. 9, according to the most recent weekly online survey of members of the American Association of Individual Investors.

Bullish sentiment rose to 54.79% from 51.11%; bearish sentiment decreased to 21.92% from 24.44% during the previous week.

The percentage of investors who described themselves as neutral on the stock market lagged to 23.29% from 24.44%, according to the poll.



To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (142991)1/10/2002 11:27:43 PM
From: Les H  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 436258
 
The Yakuza Recession (How the Japanese Mob is Bleeding the Banks)

feer.com

Up to 50% of bad loans held by Japan banks involve organized crime and corrupt politicians

japantoday.com

there was also a big story in the 80s about bond issues gone bad where the underlying businesses were controlled by the Yakuza.