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Company News:
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> Bear Stearns unit faces $20 million suit. Article
> Barclays inches closer to ABN Amro deal. Article
> A peek into Blackstone's holdings. Article

Industry News:
> More on bank robbery gone awry. Article
> Silicon Valley bigs seek airwaves. Article
> Hedge fund wives. Article

Regulatory News:
> Forex "expert" indicted. Article

And Finally... The downside of employee Web use. Article