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Three Issues to Watch in JPMorgan and Big Bank Earnings

JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Wells Fargo begin bank earnings season. Investors will focus on rates, investment banking revenue and expenses.

JPMorgan ChaseGoldman SachsCitigroupWells FargoKBW Nasdaq Bank IndexS&P 500
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Crédit Agricole Agrees to Acquire German Lender IKB

Crédit Agricole will acquire all of IKB from Lone Star Funds with its own funds; terms are undisclosed, and closing is targeted by the end of Q2.

Crédit AgricoleIKB Deutsche Industriebank AGLone Star Funds
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CBOT soybeans slip as record US crop meets brisk harvest

CBOT soybeans fell as a larger US crop and active harvesting weighed on prices, while traders assessed Chinese demand and Brazil’s planting prospects.

CBOT November soybeans (SX26)CBOT December soymeal (SMZ26)CBOT December soyoil (BOZ26)