The Industry Standard - E*Trade is offered acquisition proposal - Comments

E-Trade still waiting on

David Kuan — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:44:21 -0800

E-Trade still waiting on TARP funds. Unfavorable judgment can now be rendered.

Although it seems likely for

David Kuan — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:41:55 -0800

Although it seems likely for consolidation in the brokerage industry, this is not likely in the remaining time in 2008 (especially federal aid is granted).

E*Trade may seek federal aid

Eric Hill812251 — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:26:22 -0800

E*Trade may seek federal aid

E*Trade is offered acquisition proposal

Bradley Tinney — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:00:34 -0800

Judgment on January 6, 2009: No company made an official bid to buy the struggling Internet-based brokerage firm E*Trade in 2008, which the community correctly predicted. -- The Industry Standard

Original prediction: "Many suggest E*Trade could be a great buyout target, either for a healthier discount rival such as Ameritrade or a more traditional rival like Bank of America (BAC). Its recognizable brand and well-regarded technology make E*Trade a tempting target." - BusinessWeek.

This is a prediction that E*Trade will be offered an acquisition proposal (Ameritrade, Bank of America, or anyone else) by the end 2008.