This is another one in the "who could have known?" category. The WSJ reports that stock analysts were apparently surprised that the profits of Bank of America and other banks would be hurt by the need to replenish loan loss reserves. If the stock analysts were really surprised on this one, then you have to wonder what these folks do for a living.
--Dean Baker
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