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Company News:
> Oracle buys stake in bank software company. Article
> Carlyle exits Terreal. Article
> Credit Suisse profit heads south. Article
> Goldman Sachs invests in CarrAmerica. Brief
> More on Putnam's criticism of deal. Article

Industry News:
> A-Rod's portfolio makes huge gains. Article

Regulatory News:
> Politics felled CNOOC bid. Article
> CIBC pays to settle Enron case. Article
> Spitzer gets another plea. Article

And Finally... Cities spar over birthplace of StarTrek character. Article