OCT 19, 2007 1:00am ET

Popular Adds to Tally of Weak Quarters

Popular Inc. extended a recent string of weak earnings reports by announcing 3Q results on Friday that fell well short of expectations.

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Facebook's securities filings show its Facebook Credits digital currency business is exploding. Does it pose a serious threat to banks?

Yes. Facebook Credits threatens to cut off banks from transactions and customer data.

12%

No. A system the enables users to pay for online games and page upgrades is a harmless niche.

32%

Maybe. It depends on whether Facebook makes an aggressive move into ecommerce.

56%

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