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Pandit denies break-up as Citi tumbles (at FT.com)
The continuing fall in Citigroup 's share price on Friday fuelled speculation that the company would have to change its strategic direction or its management.

Fund manager talks of federal bailout's impact (AP)
The prospect of buying stocks may unnerve even the most seasoned investor these days, given the continued uncertainty over how the nation's banking landscape will emerge from a historic bailout by the federal government.

[video] Looking Ahead: Geithner's Bounce [1.9 min] (at MarketWatch)
With an otherwise grim week ending on a positive note with President-elect Barack Obama naming Tim Geithner to the Treasury, the upcoming holiday-shortened week will feature more data that could challenge the market.

Analysis: Obama Treasury choice could calm markets (AP)
Why aren't the government bailouts working? The presidential transition may be adding to the uncertainty roiling the financial markets. In fact, knowing the names on President-elect Barack Obama's economic team may prove more helpful in calming those stormy markets in the short term than bailout packages that so far haven't had much payoff.

Dow Back Above 8,000 After Geithner Pick (at CNBC)


Stocks Vaulted Higher by Afternoon Rally (at TheStreet.com)


Dow Jumps Over 300 Points on Geithner Pick (at CNBC)


[$$] Agency Debt Improved Friday (at RealMoney by TheStreet.com)


Obama job vetting stirs criticism (at FT.com)
Penny Pritzker cited business commitments as the reason for ruling herself out of contention for the role of commerce secretary in Barack Obama's cabinet.

There's a Riot in the Citi (at Motley Fool)


Investors weigh options as Citi shares plummet (at FT.com)
The continuing fall in Citigroup 's share price on Friday fuelled speculation that the company would have to change its strategic direction or its management.

Humility Helps in New Economic Reality (TheStreet.com)


Hedge Funds Ask: Where's the Love? (at Motley Fool)


Stocks Rebound but Fear Remains; Citi Gains (at CNBC)


6 Pieces of Good News! Finally! (at Motley Fool)


[$$] Why No Currency Crisis? (at RealMoney by TheStreet.com)


Small caps sink, unable to sustain opening bounce (SmallCapInvestor.com)


Fannie, Freddie Suspend Foreclosures for Yuletide Season (at Minyanville.com)


Freddie Mac gets delisting notice from NYSE (AP)
Mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said Friday it received a noticed that it may lose its listing on the New York Stock Exchange because its share price has been under $1 for more than 30 days.

Freddie Mac Receives Delisting Notice (at TheStreet.com)