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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

Today's Headlines

S&P nears low, spurs a rally in final hour

Paulson defends conserving rescue funds

Impossible to determine if stock market has hit rock bottom

Lawmakers urge action to avoid foreclosures; Economy still reeling, U.S. officials warn

Consumer prices in record decline

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Regional News

Missouri: Mercantile Bancorp, Inc. declares regular quarterly cash dividend

Utah: Security National Financial Corporation reports financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008

Illinois: Ex-LaSalle lender plans new bank

Oregon: Pacific Continental declares quarterly cash dividend; Steady earnings, continued strong credit quality, and excellent asset growth support continued dividend payment

Texas: Texas Capital Bancshares applies to participate in U.S. Treasury's Capital Purchase Program

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