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Company News:
> More on Sallie Mae saga. Article
> The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago may halt redemptions. Article
> RBS says it did not overpay for ABN. Article
> Lehman Brothers sued by TN firm. Article
> BONY Mellon actually adding jobs. Article
> NASDAQ launches new index; Cube Jr? Article

Industry News:
> Earnings to drop for first time in 5 years. Article
> Strategic dealmaking alive and well? Article
> Israel bank cuts ties with Gaza. Article

Regulatory News:
> SEC hits hedge fund over post-Katrina short sales. Article

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