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Reuters - Countrywide Financial Corp's decision to sell itself to Bank of America Corp was driven in part by fear of potential crackdowns by regulators, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site on Monday.

Economy shows vigor, but seen flagging (Reuters)

Retail group sees slow sales well into 2009 (Reuters)

Wall Street rallies on strong GDP (Reuters)

Fannie's capital better than market perceptions: Lehman (Reuters)

Toyota cuts sales forecast (Reuters)

Starbucks top brass to receive no raise next year (Reuters)

Three Fannie Mae execs out, shares rally earlier (Reuters)

Fannie Mae announces management shakeup (Reuters)

Strong data, financials drive stocks higher (Reuters)

Man accused in extortion scheme blames Blackstone (Reuters)

Fed's Lockhart urges patience amid strained mkts (Reuters)

Futures slip on bank worries, higher oil (Reuters)

Mortgage applications up 1st time in 3 weeks: report (Reuters)

Fidelity-Goldman ties probed: report (Reuters)

FDIC sees most problem banks since 2003 (Reuters)

Heineken profit up, says brand outperforms market (Reuters)

FDIC may borrow money from Treasury: report (Reuters)

Inquiry probes Fidelity-Goldman ties: report (Reuters)

Flexible Spectrum Markets Would Improve The Wireless Marketplace

Lehman asks private equity firms to remain in bid: report (Reuters)