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Amazon says a 'glitch removed sales listing from site

Amazon.com apologized Monday for an embarrassing and ham-fisted cataloging error that led to the sales ranking being removed from tens of thousands of books after being flooded with angry online comments, particularly on Twitter.com.

Qwest ex-CEO Nacchio ordered to report to prison

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Former Qwest International Inc Chief Executive and convicted insider trader Joseph Nacchio appears headed for prison on Tuesday after a years-long legal battle marked by a litany of appeals and verdict reversals.

Goldman reports profit, to raise $5 billion

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Goldman Sachs Group Inc posted much higher-than-expected first-quarter profit as it took more trading risk, and said it plans a $5 billion common share sale to help pay back government funds.
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Citigroup and BOA shares are big winners

On Monday Citigroup Inc's and Bank of America Corp's shares saw a very positive rise and both banks expect to report first quarter profits in the same line as what was forecast last week by Wells Fargo & Co.
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MetLife won't take TARP money, eyes stress test

MetLife , the largest U.S. life insurer, on Monday said it will not take money from the government's $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program, saying it already has sufficient capital.
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Marriott makes newspapers optional for guests

Many U.S. hotel chains like to offer USA Today, The Wall Street Journal or their local newspaper as a courtesy to guests. Marriott International Inc will offer a different courtesy: no paper at all.
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Obama eases business restrictions with Cuba

President Barack Obama on Monday eased the way for U.S. telecommunications firms to do business with Cuba and relaxed some other restrictions on the communist-ruled island, opening a crack in a decades-old U.S. embargo.
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U.N. demands enforcement of North Korea sanctions

The Security Council on Monday unanimously condemned North Korea's long-range rocket launch nearly two weeks ago as contravening a U.N. ban, and demanded enforcement of existing sanctions against Pyongyang.
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MetLife won't take TARP money

MetLife Inc , one of the largest U.S. life insurers, on Monday said it will not take money from the government's $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program, saying it already has sufficient capital.
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SPX Corp shares fall after profit view

Diversified U.S. manufacturer SPX Corp slashed its 2009 profit forecast by about 18 percent, warning that it expects revenue to be weaker than forecast as a global downturn hurts demand for its products.
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Oil falls 4 percent after IEA cuts demand view

Oil fell more than 4 percent on Monday after the International Energy Agency slashed its forecast for oil demand, offsetting the impact of data showing Chinese crude imports rose to their second highest level ever.
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Fed purchases $7.37 Billion in Treasuries

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York purchased $7.37 billion of treasuries maturing between 2011 and 2012 Monday, as part of the central bank's efforts to reduce lending rates and help the world's largest economy out of recession.
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Citigroup may sell more Japan operations: sources

Citigroup has told potential buyers of its Japanese retail brokerage arm that it may also be willing to sell its investment banking and asset management operations in Japan, sources familiar with the matter said.
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Warner Music stock jumps after analyst upgrade

Shares of Warner Music Group rose as much as 18 percent on Monday after an analyst report upgraded the company on the belief that music industry trends were stabilizing after six months of declines.
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Express Scripts to buy WellPoint prescription unit

Express Scripts Inc will buy health insurer WellPoint Inc's NextRx prescription business for $4.68 billion, becoming the No. 2 U.S. pharmacy benefit manager while gaining more leverage in driving down drug prices.

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