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    Citi /quotes/comstock/13*!c/quotes/nls/c (C 4.29, +0.02, +0.47%) , partly owned by the government, put Bank of America, another major bailout recipient, on its "Top Picks Live" list. "With recent press about compensation curbs, there is heightened concern that Bank of America will want to accelerate repayment of TARP to defend its capital markets business, which is leading to fears of a capital raise ... Given the ongoing CEO search, fear of a capital raise only adds to the uncertainty hitting the stock, which creates a very attractive entry point." Bank of America shares were unchanged at $15.40 during morning trading. Full Article at MarketWatch
    With recent press about compensation curbs, there is heightened concern that Bank of America will want to accelerate repayment of TARP to defend its capital markets business, which is leading to fears of a capital raise ... Given the ongoing CEO search, fear of a capital raise only adds to the uncertainty hitting the stock, which creates a very attractive entry point.
    SOURCE: MarketWatch 1 month ago

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