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Will Investors Flock Back to Financials?
Rally in long-maligned sector may not be sustainable because last week's uptick was artificial, caused by the actions of short sellers and federal government, experts warn.
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A decision from a federal court might throw the Sarbanes-Oxley Act into limbo. The law, also known as SOX, is essential to the movement for accurate and honest corporate reports.
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