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The US government has basically bought Citigroup. At $1.5 per share, buy it now, if you have a few bucks to spend. It cannot go under and your risk is minimal. With this much investment, the government cannot let Citigroup fail. This investment is better than buying US Savings Bonds.
International Level: International Guru / Political Participation: 863 86.3%
Citigroup's Pandit stepped down unexpectedly today. Michael Corbat was named to succeed him.
Citigroup said Wednesday it will cut 11,000 jobs as part of a broader restructuring. The banking giant also said it plans branch closings and will record pre-tax charges of approximately $1 billion in the fourth quarter. Ref. USAToday
Citigroup fined $30 million for tip-off to big clients:
Massachusetts on Thursday fined Citigroup $30 million for improperly releasing market-sensitive information on an Apple supplier to large clients including hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors. Ref. Source 1