Banks push for higher stress test scores amid looming review
Executives from the 19 largest banks study preliminary stress test results after Friday reviews. Banks like KeyCorp and Fifth Third Bancorp weigh options to boost scores, including converting Treasury stake from preferred to common shares to strengthen capital.
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Swine flu poses potential threat to US economy
The article notes swine flu could worsen the fragile U.S. and world economies, hitting tourism, travel, dining, and retail. Despite fears, some airlines report normal operations. Analysts estimate a modest hit, with unemployment remaining high and vaccines and contingency plans easing impact.
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Drugmakers see stock gains as swine flu outbreak grows
Shares of Gilead Sciences Roche and GlaxoSmithKline climbed as swine flu cases rose across the Americas and Europe. Analysts expect revenue boosts for flu treatments and tests while governments move to stockpile Tamiflu and Relenza amid rising infections and emergency measures.
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Chrysler Seeks More Aid as Restructuring Deadline Looms
Chrysler Chief Executive Robert Nardelli emails staff that management prioritizes preserving the company and 54,000 jobs as Cerberus works with Daimler to exit its 19.9 percent stake. A government deadline to complete restructuring arrives Thursday.
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