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Financial Stocks Higher, Paring Some Of Tuesday's Declines Wall Street Journal - USA Bank of New York's results - along with the PNC announcement, Northern Trust's report earlier Wednesday that its net income doubled in the latest quarter ... See all stories on this topic

Chrysler-Fiat Deal Latest Twist in Auto Bailout Story findingDulcinea - New York,New York,USA "The partnership would also provide a return on investment for the American taxpayer by securing the long-term viability of Chrysler brands in the ... See all stories on this topic

Wall Street Banks Face Slimmer,Tougher Fixed Income Business Wall Street Journal - USA While most big banks will continue to feel the pain and some may drop out of the business, some smaller investment banks see an opportunity and are taking ... See all stories on this topic

Stock Market Update Briefing.com - Burlingame,CA,USA Investment services outfit BlackRock (BLK) posted earnings of $0.68 per share, which was $0.31 short of the consensus estimate of $$0.99 per share. ... See all stories on this topic

Microsoft trades TV dreams for priorities with Comcast share dump Register - London,England,UK Comment Microsoft decision to kill its flagship $1bn investment in US cable-TV giant Comcast is a sign of strategic prioritization and financial necessity. ... See all stories on this topic

US Stocks Up; Financials Rally; IBM Buoys Tech Mood MarketWatch - USA "I don't see the tangible value in these financial institutions," said David Klaskin, chief investmentofficer for Oak Ridge Investments in Chicago. ... See all stories on this topic

CNET News Does the Xbox 360's 'lack of longevity' matter? CNET News - San Francisco,CA,USA Kaz Hirai, Sony Computer Entertainment America President and CEO, told Official PlayStation Magazine in its latest issue that the Xbox 360 "lacks longevity. ... See all stories on this topic

Nationalization Fears Grow as UK Banks Sink Wall Street Journal - USA A central piece of the government's latest package is a plan to provide insurance that would limit bank's losses on loans and investments that go bad. ... See all stories on this topic

Can Obama Strike Balance Between Safety and Ideals? FOXNews - USA Allan Lichtman, political history professor at American University, said such symbolic gestures as thelatest executive orders will slow in a matter of ... See all stories on this topic