Summary

Wachovia follows what it takes to do right things to correct the pitfalls.

Analysis

For bolstering its capital base, Wachovia has announced a plan to sell stock and cut its dividend, on April, 14, 2008.  Wachovia follows what it takes to do the right things.  Wachovia raises $8 billion in stock offering, more than its original plan of $7 billion.  In addition, Wachovia has set aside $2.8 billion for covering bad loans, in its portfolio  of $466 billions.  Moreover it has slashed the dividend by 41%.

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