Organisation: FleetBoston Financial

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Bank of America profits up 41%

Bank of America, the third biggest US bank, said yesterday its second quarter profits rose 41%, boosted by the purchase of FleetBoston Financial and an increase in consumer lending.

Thu, 15 Jul, 2004

US stocks slip

Stocks slumped on Wall Street today as lower-than-expected retail sales and a disappointing forecast from Intel offset upbeat earnings news from McDonald’s and other companies.

Wed, 14 Jul, 2004

Bank of America profits rise despite charges

Bank of America today said first-quarter net income rose 11%, helped by growth in consumer lending, credit cards, investment and brokerage fees.

Wed, 14 Apr, 2004

Merger activity boosts US stocks

A burst of merger activity sent US stocks higher today.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2003

US bank beats forecasts despite sharp fall in earnings

Net income fell 40% at JP Morgan Chase & Co in the first quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, but the results soundly beat analysts' expectations.

Wed, 18 Apr, 2001