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Fed Raises Rates, More To Come
1As expected, the FOMC raised interest rates by a quarter-point for a 9th straight meeting, to 3.25%. And policy-makers gave no sign they're ready to pause. They said in their post-meeting statement rates remain "accommodative," so they'll continue "measured" hikes. The Fed gave a somewhat more upbeat assessment of the U.S. economy than at its May 3 meeting. More on this page
BofA To Buy MBNA For $35 Bil
2The No. 3 U.S. bank will buy stand-alone credit-card issuer MBNA for 0.5009 share plus $4.125 a share. It was a 30% premium based on Wed.'s close -- or $26.97 a share after Thurs. The merger would make N.C.-based Bank of America the world's largest card issuer. MBNA surged 24% to 26.16. BofA fell 2.7% to 45.61. More on this page
Stocks Slide After Fed Meeting
3The indexes gave up their early gains Thursday to close lower on heavier volume after the Fed raised interest rates. The Dow lost 1%, the S&P 500 0.7% and the Nasdaq 0.6%. Small caps fared a little better, as the S&P 600 shed 0.2%. Of the major indexes, only the Dow ended the second quarter with a loss. The 10-year Treasury yield fell to 3.91%. More on this page, B2
Treas., Fed See Fast Yuan Move