But the liability is far less than speculated in the market, with rumors circulating that the group's investment arm was nursing a much larger black hole in its finances.

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Verizon Communications reported another round of stellar returns at its Verizon Wireless arm, more than offsetting a growing revenue hole left by its declining core local-phone business.

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When he tapped in for par on the final hole, he had just enough strength left on a rainy afternoon to raise his right arm and salute the crowd.

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