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Fewer US Banks Failing As Industry Strengthens

U.S. banks are ending the year with their best profits since 2006 and fewer failures than at any time since the financial crisis struck in 2008. They’re helping support an economy slowed by high unemployment, flat pay, sluggish manufacturing and anxious consumers.

2012/12/28

A McAfee network security report shows that a massive cyberattack against US banks had been linked to Russian cybercriminals. (Photo credit: ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP/GettyImages)

“Project Blitzkrieg” Cyber-Attack Threatens Largest US Banks

The threat of a massive cyber-attack on 30 of the largest U.S. banks has been confirmed by a recent report issued by the McAfee network security firm.

2012/12/13

Despite a federal lawsuit for government funds and an increase in outstanding loan debt, Wells Fargo posted record 3Q profits. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Wells Fargo Posts Record Earnings Despite Fed Lawsuit, More Unpaid Loans

Wells Fargo posted record earnings in the third quarter as the bank increased mortgage lending and pocketed more fees.

2012/10/12

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$25B Nationwide Mortgage Deal Goes To States

A draft settlement between the banks and U.S. states has been sent to state officials for review.

All News 99.1 WNEW–2012/01/23

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