WASHINGTON
Despite a flurry of tax relief proposals for banks, lobbyists say waning
The OTS has ruled that a California consumer protection law does not
COMMUNITY/REGIONAL
Low commodity prices are taking a toll on midwestern farmers. Page
MORTGAGES
The brokerage unit of Fidelity Investments has joined with GMAC Mortgage
INVESTMENT PRODUCTS
Another Putnam executive has jumped to Liberty Financial. Page 10
KeyCorp of Cleveland has merged its mutual funds with those of McDonald
NATIONAL/GLOBAL
U.S. Bancorp was ap- plauded by analysts for its big Defense Department
Lenders expect stronger loan growth, easier credit, and flat or
CARDS
Europay reported that its cardholders are conducting euro-based
DIGITAL FRONTIERS
Bank of Montreal and its Harris Bank unit are in talks to supply
TECHNOLOGY
First Union signed a 10-year service agreement with Wang Global valued
MARKETS
A Schroder analyst rode the roiling market like a champion surfer: His
The Wachovia story is being misunderstood by investors, a Donaldson
Shares of Hibernia plunged on investor concerns about possible credit-