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Payday Lenders Face Greater Oversight

Shares of the payday lenders have performed well over the past year but ever-increasing regulatory oversight remains a concern.

11/20/09 - 10:19 AM EST

Small Florida Bank Fails

Florida regulators close Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida, bringing the total number of failed U.S. banks and thrifts this year to 124.

11/21/09 - 01:44 PM EST

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Dollar Could Steer Stocks in Coming Week

Dollar-centric swings in the equity market may be exaggerated on light volume as the U.S. takes a breather for the Thanksgiving holiday.

11/21/09 - 09:01 AM EST

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Japan Banks: Financial Winners & Losers

Yesterday's bloodbath in the financial sector continues on Friday, but Lazard and Morgan Stanley are no longer leading the retreat, while the sun rose today on some big name Japanese financials in a big way.

11/20/09 - 06:10 PM EST

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GE, Vivendi Talks Over NBC Universal Stretch On

GE, Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on, Comcast not likely to pay more

11/20/09 - 09:12 AM EST

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TD Ameritrade's Debt Draws Eager Buyers

TD Ameritrade's new debt offering drew heavy investor interest, a vote of confidence that could embolden it to pull the trigger on an acquisition.

11/20/09 - 04:07 PM EST

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Citigroup Gets Creative to Boost Cards

Citigroup is offering rebates on interest rate charges to some of its credit card customers if they meet certain usage minimums.

11/20/09 - 03:07 PM EST

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Goldman Dips on Investor Appeals

Shares of Goldman Sachs lost ground Friday following a Wall Street Journal report that shareholders are pressuring the bank to slash its bonus pool to improve returns.

11/20/09 - 01:29 PM EST

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General Electric Issues Islamic Bonds

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General Electric has sold $500 million worth of five-year Islamic bonds, making it the first major U.S. corporate issuer of what is known as "sukuk," according to a published report.

11/20/09 - 10:59 AM EST

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Recovery Waits on Bank Regulators

Banks are in a tough spot these days, waiting to hear specifics from regulators about new capital requirements but also being urged to put money to work to help the overall economy.

11/20/09 - 10:17 AM EST

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Goldman's Bonus Plan Draws More Fire

Goldman Sachs may have forgotten that investors are taxpayers too, as it's reportedly now catching from flak from some large shareholders about its compensation practices.

11/20/09 - 09:43 AM EST

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Payday Loan Stock Pick

NEW YORK (TheStreet) - - Pay day loans get a mixed review, but analysts like the group.

11/20/09 - 08:38 AM EST

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Analysts See Opportunity in I-Banks

It's a mistake to assign low valuations to big banks with large investment banking divisions, according to a pair of well-known bank analysts.

11/20/09 - 08:14 AM EST

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Goldman Holders Call for Cut of Bonus Pool

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  • GS

Some of Goldman Sachs' largest shareholders are urging the firm to reduce its bonus pool, arguing it should pass along more of its earnings to investors, a report says.

11/20/09 - 01:25 AM EST

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