A sign for the Bank of America is seen outside a branch in Vienna, Virginia October 16, 2009. Bank of America Corp posted a wider-than-expected third-quarter loss as improvement in its Merrill Lynch investment banking unit failed to offset consumer credit woes, sending its shares down 4.5 percent. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

A sign for the Bank of America is seen outside a branch in Vienna, Virginia October 16, 2009. Bank of America Corp posted a wider-than-expected third-quarter loss as improvement in its Merrill Lynch investment banking unit failed to offset consumer credit woes, sending its shares down 4.5 percent.

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  1. Bank of America-Merrill Lynch country head Kevan Watts speaks during Reuters India Investment Summit in Mumbai November 23, 2009.
  2. Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams (34) celebrates a touchdown with teammates against the Carolina Panthers during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  3. Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter (55) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  4. Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams (34) runs past Carolina Panthers linebacker James Anderson (50) during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  5. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (R) catches a pass for a touchdown against Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis (L) during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  6. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. (19) runs past Carolina Panthers cornerback C.J. Wilson (27) during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  7. Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) is tackled by Miami Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell (37) during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  8. CHARLOTTE - NOVEMBER 19: Chad Henne #7 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates after Ricky Williams scored a 46 yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 19, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  9. James Gorman, head of Merrill Lynch's brokerage business, speaks to reporters during the second annual Reuters Finance Summit in New York in this November 13, 2003 file photo. Morgan Stanley announced September 10, 2009 that Gorman, now one of the investment bank's co-presidents, will replace Morgan Stanley Chief Executive John Mack, who is stepping down.
  10. James Gorman, head of Merrill Lynch's brokerage business, speaks to reporters during the second annual Reuters Finance Summit in New York in this November 13, 2003 file photo. Morgan Stanley announced September 10, 2009 that Gorman, now one of the investment bank's co-presidents, will replace Morgan Stanley Chief Executive John Mack, who is stepping down.
  11. James Gorman, head of Merrill Lynch's brokerage business, speaks to reporters during the second annual Reuters Finance Summit in New York in this November 13, 2003 file photo. Morgan Stanley announced September 10, 2009 that Gorman, now one of the investment bank's co-presidents, will replace Morgan Stanley Chief Executive John Mack, who is stepping down.
  12. Bank of America-Merrill Lynch country head Kevan Watts speaks during Reuters India Investment Summit in Mumbai November 23, 2009.
  13. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November 17, 2009.
  14. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November 17, 2009.
  15. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November17, 2009.
  16. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November17, 2009.

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  2. A hybrid Zipcar is shown at a charging station at City Hall in San Francisco, California November 3, 2009. Zipcar has 6,500 cars in 28 North American cities, and offers more than 30 makes of the self-service vehicles by the hour or day to city residents and businesses looking to avoid the high cost of owning a car in the city.
  3. SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Runningback LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers runs against the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL game on November 29, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.
  4. HOLLYWOOD - NOVEMBER 29: Dizzy Feet Foundation Founding Member Carrie Ann Inaba and actress Jane Kaczmarek arrive at the Dizzy Feet Foundation's Inaugural Celebration of Dance at The Kodak Theater on November 29, 2009 in Hollywood, California.
  5. HOLLYWOOD - NOVEMBER 29: Dizzy Feet Foundation Founding Members Carrie Ann Inaba, Adam Shankman and actress Jane Kaczmarek arrive at the Dizzy Feet Foundation's Inaugural Celebration of Dance at The Kodak Theater on November 29, 2009 in Hollywood, California.
  6. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 29: Linebacker Joe Mays #51 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates during the game against the Washington Redskins on November 29, 2009 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 27-24.
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  8. HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 29: Running back Joseph Addai #29 of the Indianapolis Colts hits a hole as he rushes against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium on November 29, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  9. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp (22) celebrates after Chicago Bears runningback Matt Forte is stopped for no gain on third down during the first quarter of their National Football League game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, November 29, 2009.
  10. The Living Roof, a 2.5 acre rooftop above the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park that features 1,700 native plant species as well as a variety of wildlife, is shown in San Francisco, California November 5, 2009. The museum is a new, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Green building that includes an indoor rainforest and coral reef. Picture taken November 5, 2009.
  11. Stanford's Nnemkadi Ogwumike, right, reacts after she scored a basket and was fouled by a Gonzaga player in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Stanford, Calif. Katelan Redmon (23) looks on.
  12. Gonzaga's Courtney Vandersloot, right, goes up for a shot, while being guarded by Stanford's Nnemkadi Ogwumike in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Stanford, Calif.
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  14. Portuguese singer, Mariza, reacts as she sing a 'Fado' during the Inaugural Session of the XIX Ibero American summit at the Belem Tower in Lisbon Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The annual summit brings together the leaders of 19 Latin-American countries plus Portugal, Spain and Andorra.
  15. Fireworks are seen at the end of the Inaugural Session of the XIX Ibero American summit at the Belem Tower in Lisbon Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The annual summit brings together the leaders of 19 Latin-American countries plus Portugal, Spain and Andorra.
  16. Portugal's President, Anibal Cavaco Silva, walks beside to Spanish King Juan Carlos, right, during the Inaugural Session of the XIX Ibero American summit at the Belem Tower in Lisbon Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The annual summit brings together the leaders of 19 Latin-American countries plus Portugal, Spain and Andorra.