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Bank of America profit grows, but says growth is a struggle
NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America reported higher profits on better performance in consumer banking and lower costs, but the bank acknowledged that it is struggling to increase revenue […]
Bank of America CFO steps down in shake-up
NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America’s second-in-command is out of a job following a management shake-up announced late Wednesday. Bruce Thompson, Bank of America’s chief financial officer for the […]
Why banks made more money last quarter
NEW YORK — Wall Street and Main Street gave banks a boost last quarter. Fees from corporate mergers and commissions from trading fueled profits at big financial firms. But average […]
Bank of America posts 1Q profit of $2.98 billion
NEW YORK — Bank of America returned to profitability in the first quarter as the bank was able to move forward from its legal troubles last year. However, the results […]
Morgan Stanley to pay $2.6B to settle charges over mortgages
NEW YORK — Morgan Stanley said Wednesday that it has agreed to pay $2.6 billion to settle with the federal government over its role in the mortgage bubble and subsequent […]
US judge slaps $1.3B fine on Bank of America
NEW YORK — A federal judge imposed a $1.3 billion civil penalty against Bank of America on Wednesday for its role in selling risky mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie […]
Median CEO pay crosses $10 million in 2013
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Stock market resolutions for happy returns
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Stocks edge higher following durable goods report
NEW YORK — Stocks edged higher on Wall Street on Tuesday, helped by a report that showed American companies were investing in their businesses at the fastest pace since January. […]
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