The cascading regulatory decrees and an avalanche of government largesse will now flow the other way down K Street.

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The U.K. market was closed, and activity and news flow elsewhere remained light.

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If looking at a 10-K (an annual report required by the SEC) or analyzing a cash-flow statement puts you to sleep, then you should consider using index funds instead.

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