> PE Press, November 3, 2009: Etrade Financial Corporation (NAS: ETFC)
> yesterday disclosed that it withdrew its request for TARP funding
> under the special government program.

> A spokesman for Etrade could not be reached, however, speculation on
> an imminent buyout spiked this morning. Insiders and industry watchers
> noted that the removal of the application is mandatory prior to
> regulatory approval of pending merger or acquisition activity. Don
> Layton, who will be leaving Etrade at the end of the year is typically
> reserved in his comments on future speculation relating to Etrade. His
> prior comments are well heeded by the press, who recall Mr. Layton
> saying "If I told you, I'd have to kill you".

> As early as this week, an announcement is contemplated. Insiders
> surmise that not announcing a candidate to replace the departing
> Layton is a preparatory move for the sale of the company in the neat
> term. Speculation increased late last week by several industry
> watchers that Berkshire Hathaway, (NYSE: BRK-A) has expressed interest
> in the recovering discount broker, and has excess capital to fund such
> an endeavor.

> While a deal is seen as imminent, valuation experts conservatively
> estimate that a buyout could take place in the $2.50 to $3.00 range,
> however, some analysts agree that Etrade has significant market share,
> technology advantage, and brand recognition. These factors could drive
> the price to the $6.00-$7.00 range, valuing the enterprise at close to
> $21 Billion dollars.

> The discount broker has recovered from large loan losses on bets it
> made in the home loan market. The price per share has ranged from .50
> to 2.90 over the last 52 weeks.

> Updates to follow.

> Shame on me.

> On Nov 3, 9:47 am, Jose187 <josefi...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > found this on yahoo...interesting perspective.

> > PE Press, November 3, 2009: Etrade Financial Corporation (NAS: ETFC)
> > yesterday disclosed that it withdrew its request for TARP funding
> > under the special government program.

> > A spokesman for Etrade could not be reached, however, speculation on
> > an imminent buyout spiked this morning. Insiders and industry watchers
> > noted that the removal of the application is mandatory prior to
> > regulatory approval of pending merger or acquisition activity. Don
> > Layton, who will be leaving Etrade at the end of the year is typically
> > reserved in his comments on future speculation relating to Etrade. His
> > prior comments are well heeded by the press, who recall Mr. Layton
> > saying "If I told you, I'd have to kill you".

> > As early as this week, an announcement is contemplated. Insiders
> > surmise that not announcing a candidate to replace the departing
> > Layton is a preparatory move for the sale of the company in the neat
> > term. Speculation increased late last week by several industry
> > watchers that Berkshire Hathaway, (NYSE: BRK-A) has expressed interest
> > in the recovering discount broker, and has excess capital to fund such
> > an endeavor.

> > While a deal is seen as imminent, valuation experts conservatively
> > estimate that a buyout could take place in the $2.50 to $3.00 range,
> > however, some analysts agree that Etrade has significant market share,
> > technology advantage, and brand recognition. These factors could drive
> > the price to the $6.00-$7.00 range, valuing the enterprise at close to
> > $21 Billion dollars.

> > The discount broker has recovered from large loan losses on bets it
> > made in the home loan market. The price per share has ranged from .50
> > to 2.90 over the last 52 weeks.

> > Updates to follow.- Hide quoted text -

> - Show quoted text -

> PE Press, November 3, 2009: Etrade Financial Corporation (NAS: ETFC)
> yesterday disclosed that it withdrew its request for TARP funding
> under the special government program.

> A spokesman for Etrade could not be reached, however, speculation on
> an imminent buyout spiked this morning. Insiders and industry watchers
> noted that the removal of the application is mandatory prior to
> regulatory approval of pending merger or acquisition activity. Don
> Layton, who will be leaving Etrade at the end of the year is typically
> reserved in his comments on future speculation relating to Etrade. His
> prior comments are well heeded by the press, who recall Mr. Layton
> saying "If I told you, I'd have to kill you".

> As early as this week, an announcement is contemplated. Insiders
> surmise that not announcing a candidate to replace the departing
> Layton is a preparatory move for the sale of the company in the neat
> term. Speculation increased late last week by several industry
> watchers that Berkshire Hathaway, (NYSE: BRK-A) has expressed interest
> in the recovering discount broker, and has excess capital to fund such
> an endeavor.

> While a deal is seen as imminent, valuation experts conservatively
> estimate that a buyout could take place in the $2.50 to $3.00 range,
> however, some analysts agree that Etrade has significant market share,
> technology advantage, and brand recognition. These factors could drive
> the price to the $6.00-$7.00 range, valuing the enterprise at close to
> $21 Billion dollars.

> The discount broker has recovered from large loan losses on bets it
> made in the home loan market. The price per share has ranged from .50
> to 2.90 over the last 52 weeks.

> Updates to follow.

> Your ip address will be tracked for providing false information and
> misleading the market. Good luck and be prepared to go to jail.

> On Nov 3, 10:47 pm, Jose187 <josefi...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > found this on yahoo...interesting perspective.

> > PE Press, November 3, 2009: Etrade Financial Corporation (NAS: ETFC)
> > yesterday disclosed that it withdrew its request for TARP funding
> > under the special government program.

> > A spokesman for Etrade could not be reached, however, speculation on
> > an imminent buyout spiked this morning. Insiders and industry watchers
> > noted that the removal of the application is mandatory prior to
> > regulatory approval of pending merger or acquisition activity. Don
> > Layton, who will be leaving Etrade at the end of the year is typically
> > reserved in his comments on future speculation relating to Etrade. His
> > prior comments are well heeded by the press, who recall Mr. Layton
> > saying "If I told you, I'd have to kill you".

> > As early as this week, an announcement is contemplated. Insiders
> > surmise that not announcing a candidate to replace the departing
> > Layton is a preparatory move for the sale of the company in the neat
> > term. Speculation increased late last week by several industry
> > watchers that Berkshire Hathaway, (NYSE: BRK-A) has expressed interest
> > in the recovering discount broker, and has excess capital to fund such
> > an endeavor.

> > While a deal is seen as imminent, valuation experts conservatively
> > estimate that a buyout could take place in the $2.50 to $3.00 range,
> > however, some analysts agree that Etrade has significant market share,
> > technology advantage, and brand recognition. These factors could drive
> > the price to the $6.00-$7.00 range, valuing the enterprise at close to
> > $21 Billion dollars.

> > The discount broker has recovered from large loan losses on bets it
> > made in the home loan market. The price per share has ranged from .50
> > to 2.90 over the last 52 weeks.

> > Updates to follow.- Hide quoted text -

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> On Nov 3, 11:41 am, proToss <henry...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > jose187

> > Your ip address will be tracked for providing false information and
> > misleading the market. Good luck and be prepared to go to jail.

> > On Nov 3, 10:47 pm, Jose187 <josefi...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > found this on yahoo...interesting perspective.

> > > PE Press, November 3, 2009: Etrade Financial Corporation (NAS: ETFC)
> > > yesterday disclosed that it withdrew its request for TARP funding
> > > under the special government program.

> > > A spokesman for Etrade could not be reached, however, speculation on
> > > an imminent buyout spiked this morning. Insiders and industry watchers
> > > noted that the removal of the application is mandatory prior to
> > > regulatory approval of pending merger or acquisition activity. Don
> > > Layton, who will be leaving Etrade at the end of the year is typically
> > > reserved in his comments on future speculation relating to Etrade. His
> > > prior comments are well heeded by the press, who recall Mr. Layton
> > > saying "If I told you, I'd have to kill you".

> > > As early as this week, an announcement is contemplated. Insiders
> > > surmise that not announcing a candidate to replace the departing
> > > Layton is a preparatory move for the sale of the company in the neat
> > > term. Speculation increased late last week by several industry
> > > watchers that Berkshire Hathaway, (NYSE: BRK-A) has expressed interest
> > > in the recovering discount broker, and has excess capital to fund such
> > > an endeavor.

> > > While a deal is seen as imminent, valuation experts conservatively
> > > estimate that a buyout could take place in the $2.50 to $3.00 range,
> > > however, some analysts agree that Etrade has significant market share,
> > > technology advantage, and brand recognition. These factors could drive
> > > the price to the $6.00-$7.00 range, valuing the enterprise at close to
> > > $21 Billion dollars.

> > > The discount broker has recovered from large loan losses on bets it
> > > made in the home loan market. The price per share has ranged from .50
> > > to 2.90 over the last 52 weeks.

> > > Updates to follow.- Hide quoted text -

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> On Nov 3, 9:48 am, ASimmons <simmo...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > He already retracted his statement/enthusiasm, don't be a prick
> > proToss. You did have me rather excited at the prospect though Jose!

> > On Nov 3, 11:41 am, proToss <henry...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > jose187

> > > Your ip address will be tracked for providing false information and
> > > misleading the market. Good luck and be prepared to go to jail.

> > > On Nov 3, 10:47 pm, Jose187 <josefi...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > found this on yahoo...interesting perspective.

> > > > PE Press, November 3, 2009: Etrade Financial Corporation (NAS: ETFC)
> > > > yesterday disclosed that it withdrew its request for TARP funding
> > > > under the special government program.

> > > > A spokesman for Etrade could not be reached, however, speculation on
> > > > an imminent buyout spiked this morning. Insiders and industry watchers
> > > > noted that the removal of the application is mandatory prior to
> > > > regulatory approval of pending merger or acquisition activity. Don
> > > > Layton, who will be leaving Etrade at the end of the year is typically
> > > > reserved in his comments on future speculation relating to Etrade. His
> > > > prior comments are well heeded by the press, who recall Mr. Layton
> > > > saying "If I told you, I'd have to kill you".

> > > > As early as this week, an announcement is contemplated. Insiders
> > > > surmise that not announcing a candidate to replace the departing
> > > > Layton is a preparatory move for the sale of the company in the neat
> > > > term. Speculation increased late last week by several industry
> > > > watchers that Berkshire Hathaway, (NYSE: BRK-A) has expressed interest
> > > > in the recovering discount broker, and has excess capital to fund such
> > > > an endeavor.

> > > > While a deal is seen as imminent, valuation experts conservatively
> > > > estimate that a buyout could take place in the $2.50 to $3.00 range,
> > > > however, some analysts agree that Etrade has significant market share,
> > > > technology advantage, and brand recognition. These factors could drive
> > > > the price to the $6.00-$7.00 range, valuing the enterprise at close to
> > > > $21 Billion dollars.

> > > > The discount broker has recovered from large loan losses on bets it
> > > > made in the home loan market. The price per share has ranged from .50
> > > > to 2.90 over the last 52 weeks.

> > > > Updates to follow.- Hide quoted text -

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> - Show quoted text -

> Your ip address will be tracked for providing false information and
> misleading the market. Good luck and be prepared to go to jail.

> On Nov 3, 10:47 pm, Jose187 <josefi...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > found this on yahoo...interesting perspective.

> > PE Press, November 3, 2009: Etrade Financial Corporation (NAS: ETFC)
> > yesterday disclosed that it withdrew its request for TARP funding
> > under the special government program.

> > A spokesman for Etrade could not be reached, however, speculation on
> > an imminent buyout spiked this morning. Insiders and industry watchers
> > noted that the removal of the application is mandatory prior to
> > regulatory approval of pending merger or acquisition activity. Don
> > Layton, who will be leaving Etrade at the end of the year is typically
> > reserved in his comments on future speculation relating to Etrade. His
> > prior comments are well heeded by the press, who recall Mr. Layton
> > saying "If I told you, I'd have to kill you".

> > As early as this week, an announcement is contemplated. Insiders
> > surmise that not announcing a candidate to replace the departing
> > Layton is a preparatory move for the sale of the company in the neat
> > term. Speculation increased late last week by several industry
> > watchers that Berkshire Hathaway, (NYSE: BRK-A) has expressed interest
> > in the recovering discount broker, and has excess capital to fund such
> > an endeavor.

> > While a deal is seen as imminent, valuation experts conservatively
> > estimate that a buyout could take place in the $2.50 to $3.00 range,
> > however, some analysts agree that Etrade has significant market share,
> > technology advantage, and brand recognition. These factors could drive
> > the price to the $6.00-$7.00 range, valuing the enterprise at close to
> > $21 Billion dollars.

> > The discount broker has recovered from large loan losses on bets it
> > made in the home loan market. The price per share has ranged from .50
> > to 2.90 over the last 52 weeks.

> > Updates to follow.- Hide quoted text -

> - Show quoted text -