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U.S. gov’t provides 3.8 bln dollars of new capital to GMAC

December 31, 2009
U.S. gov’t provides 3.8 bln dollars of new capital to GMAC

The U.S. government announced on Wednesday that it will provide 3.8 billion dollars of new capital to help ailing auto and mortgage giant GMAC. The U.S. flag flies at the Burt GM auto dealer in Denver June 1, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters, File Photo)“Treasury will commit 3.8 billion dollars of new capital to GMAC rather than the 5.6 [...]

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Citigroup’s third US rescue may not be its last, analysts say

March 2, 2009
Citigroup’s third US rescue may not be its last, analysts say

The US government’s third attempt to help rescue Citigroup Inc. won’t stanch the company’s losses, which will continue to swell and may lead the bank to require more money in coming months, analysts said. Friday’s action didn’t furnish the New York-based bank with new money, although it cuts expenses by eliminating dividends on preferred stock. [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...