Company News:
> Deutsche Bank, BNP see little subprime exposure. Article
> Deutsche Bank profits up. Article
> Bank of America to hike ATM fees. Article
> Bear Funds file for bankruptcy, as expected. Article
> Merrill Lynch joins natural gas project. Article
> Citigroup brokers fail to meet targets in sales of Legg Mason products. Article
> Schwab's Dutch auction plans. Article
> Lazard buys Australian advisor. Article
> Lazard beats estimates. Article

Industry News:
> Poll: need for automation intensifies. Article
> The week in venture capital. Article
> CME Group starts repurchase plan. Article
> Sowood collapse hurts Harvard Endowment. Article
> 2 Australian hedge funds reeling. Article

Regulatory News:
> SEC wants more control of muni bond disclosure. Article
> SEC expands investor office. Article
> Squawk box dismissal sought. Article 

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