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Company News:
> Top Bear Stearns execs cashed out before crisis hit. Article
> Chicago exchange borrows to complete deal. Article
> Despite turmoil, private equity returns strong. Article
> LSE faces historic vote on merger. Article
> Thoughts on Schwab's plan to focus on young.  Article

Industry News:
> U.S. housing woes to spread to Asia? Article
> China to become biggest non-U.S. source of listings. Article
> Critics of Islamic finance rear up. Article 
> Providence Equity Partners invests in online news venture. Article

And Finally... Travel horror stories multiply. Article