ALSO NOTED: Richard Bove bullish on many banks; Court aproves gender suit settlement at Citigroup; and much more...

Company News:
> Citi Investment Research analyst bullish on Lehman Brothers. Article 
> Microsoft to announce Yahoo course of action soon. Article
> SunTrust buys Georgia bank. Article
> Wells Fargo buys Flatiron Credit. Article
> Bank of America launches card deal with Korean airline. Article
> Court aproves gender suit settlement at Citigroup. Article
> Al Gore closes on Climate Solutions Fund. Article
> Thomson Reuters profits rise. Article
> Cerberus breaks off talks with Blackwater. Article

Industry News:
> Richard Bove bullish on many banks right now. Article
> Mutual fund boards move to flat fee structure. Article
> Was the Bear Stearns "bailout" a mistake? Article

And Finally... Chicago Bulls mascot sued for high-five. Article