two words
Sarbanes Oxley

I am unsuprised, look at what has been happening to the banking industry over the last couple of years. There have been a lot of sudden retirements. Also, its not the guys who need to be shaken out of the industry, its the best and brightest that are disappearing. Ohh, and SOX is a boat anchor we are dragging through the economy.

80% loss. It's tragic.

Can't say I blame them. Nobody knows what Obama/Congress is going to do, except stifle innovation through taxes and regulations.

This is just the beginning.