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SPOTLIGHT: JC Flowers and Northern

Rock Private equity firm JC Flowers may step up as a competitor to Richard Branson and enter the auction for Northern Rock. Not sure what the firm sees, but it's really a valuation game.

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Company News:> Virgin is the preferred bidder for Northern Rock. Article > Ackman to take on Borders?

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Richard Branson? The next financial superstar?

Is the financial world ready for Richard Branson? He is like a knight to the aid of ailing damsel Northern Rock. There is no official deal yet. But Business Week Online reports that he has a plan to