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Japan's Yamato Life Insurance files for protection: report (AFP) AFP - Japan's Yamato Life Insurance is in the process of filing for bankruptcy protection, Jiji Press reported Friday. yahoo.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:46:15 GMT Treasury Weighs Investing In Banks The Bush administration is hammering out the final details of a plan that would allow the government to inject cash into banks in exchange for ownership stakes in an effort to shore up confidence in the faltering financial system, according to officials an... washingtonpost.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT Fears of Recession Deepen Rout Fear and foreboding took hold on Wall Street yesterday, as the stock market again plunged and investors became convinced that the nation is on the verge of a deep and prolonged recession. The rout continued in Japan, where stocks plummeted in early trading... washingtonpost.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT Citigroup Ends Bid To Buy Wachovia Citigroup has ended its pursuit of Wachovia, allowing Wells Fargo to proceed with its $15 billion deal to buy the troubled Charlotte bank and emerge as one of the largest retail and commercial banks in the United States. washingtonpost.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT McCain again raises Obama's ties with 1970s radical (Reuters) Reuters - Down in opinion polls, Republican presidential nominee John McCain pressed his effort to raise doubts about Barack Obama's character on Thursday with a fresh attack on his Democratic rival's contacts with a former left-wing radical who became a c... yahoo.com Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:18:07 GMT High Tech, Big Value These three tech names that power home entertainment and computing are on deep discount. Forbes Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:35:00 GMT Lessons in dealing with volatility Private bankers, uptown financial planners and others who cater to wealthy clients employ various strategies to help insulate them from, or even profit by, extreme volatility. International Herald Tribune Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:56:40 GMT The new face of private philanthropy Wealthy individuals want to get involved with the charities they support, to make sure their donations are making a difference. International Herald Tribune Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:56:40 GMT Should you buy or sell into the bailout? Whether they are hopeful or fearful, analysts and fund managers contend that the best course of action is to hold back and wait to see what develops next. International Herald Tribune Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:56:40 GMT Building Value Real estate has investors spooked. Time to hunt for cheap REITs. Forbes Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:40:00 GMT

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