ALSO NOTED: Thomas Weisel Partners files for IPO; Record profits at Wells Fargo; and much more...

October 18, 2005

Company News:
> Thomas Weisel Partners files for IPO. Article
> Bank of America acquires credit card technology assets. Article
> BKF Capital to restate financials. Article

Earnings News:
> Bank of America profit rises 10 percent. Article
> Profits hit record at Wells Fargo. Article

Industry News:
> Johnson & Johnson aims to renegotiate deal. Article
> Pensions in WorldCom settlement. Article
> Wal-Mart starts private equity fund to support diversity efforts. Article

And Finally... Hollywood on edge, awaiting wiretapping indictments. Article