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A Work in Progress
By Sharon Smith

The financial crisis has been like reading a mystery novel. The scenario has been set and actions are set in motion. The chapter has been a thrilling read and the reader turns the page to the next chapter. Suddenly, the whole scene changes and cancels out the previous chapter. As an anxious reader, it is tempting to turn to the last page to see how it all works out; however, the chapters have not all been written and even the author does not know how the story ends. >>more

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Refinancing borrowers choose safety of fixed-rate mortgages in third quarter

PNC says tax benefits of deal were overstated

Citigroup attempts to reassure on stability

Big 3 given time to prepare plan; Congress will come back to reconsider automakers' plea

Futures rise, with all eyes on Citi

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California: Sierra Bancorp elects not to seek bailout money

California: American River Bankshares continues shareholder value plan by issuing a stock dividend

Texas: International Bancshares Corporation receives preliminary approval to participate in U.S. Treasury Department's Capital Purchase Program

California: Farmers & Merchants Bank honored with Longevity Award at OC Business Journal Family Owned Business Awards

California: Death watch for Downey Savings?; The S&L, still strapped for capital, may not last much longer, industry observers say.

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