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Reuters - Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc said on Wednesday that fourth-quarter net profit rose 76 percent on restructuring and tax benefits, offsetting lower aluminum prices.

Beyond merger talks, GM eyes federal funds (Reuters)

Europe and others bolster banks to fight crisis (Reuters)

Wells Fargo wins Fed approval on Wachovia bid (Reuters)

Morgan Stanley's fate still hangs in the balance (Reuters)

AIG knew of potential problems in valuing swaps: report (Reuters)

Gulf stock markets continue slump (AFP)

Britain to launch 60.5 billion dollar banking rescue: paper (Reuters)

IMF warns of meltdown; France says Europe to act (Reuters)

Finance leaders endorse G7 plan to calm markets (Reuters)

Wealth funds, recipients adopt investing principles (Reuters)

Chrysler, GM have merger talks: sources (Reuters)

IMF warns of financial meltdown (Reuters)

AIG's gallows humor gives bankers a laugh (Reuters)

Italy to push for broader G7 membership (Reuters)

Paulson warns emerging markets not immune to turmoil (Reuters)

U.S. pleads for patience in crisis repair efforts (Reuters)

GM, Chrysler in merger talks: source (Reuters)

Ford plans to sell Mazda shares: source (Reuters)

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