Citigroup Cutback In Japan
Citigroup will shut about 270 consumer finance branches after a new local law capped the interest rate nonbank lenders can charge....
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Big Changes And Big Loan For Lender
Countrywide Financial said it had tapped $11.5 billion in emergency financing from 40 of the world’s largest banks amid difficulties in selling its home loans....
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Transmeridian To Be Acquired
The Houston oil company with production in Kazakhstan, agreed to be acquired and taken private by a company formed by its chief executive, Lorrie T. Olivier....
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Investment Unit Helps Lift Bank Of America Profit 5% In Quarter
Retail banking earnings were lower but were offset by investment and private equity banking gains....
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World Briefing | Europe: Europe Warns Kosovo On Separation
European Union foreign ministers warned Kosovo against unilaterally declaring its independence, cautioning that such a move could spur further conflict in the reason....
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