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18 March 2011 Last updated at 20:03 ET

Lehman trustee is suing Citibank

The trustee in charge of the liquidation of Lehman Brothers Holdings is suing Citibank to recover $1.3bn.

Newport cigarettesMenthol tobacco firm shares soar

Shares in tobacco firm Lorillard close up 10.6% after fears of a ban on menthol cigarettes in the US are reduced.

Wall Street sign 'Some' US banks pass stress tests

The US central bank notifies some of the country's banks that they have passed stress tests, leading to higher dividends.

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