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What is a bank?

By Vipal Monga and Michael Rudnick

And other arcane questions about restructuring the financial system.

	Regulatory Pay for say By Kenneth J. Berman and Gregory T. Larkin
The proposed SEC rule banning certain political contributions could have a big impact on advisers' activities.

	Industry Insight Two steps back By Cindy Fornelli
Weakening the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

	Judgment Call Extra credit By Jason Kyrwood
Acquisition financing in 2010: Trends from 2009

	Editor's Note Transactions: Feb. 8, 2010 By Robert Teitelman
Washington has succeeded in demonizing the financial markets.

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Walt Disney Co. agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment Inc. for about $4 billion in cash and stock -- a deal that broke 2009's M&A calm.

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	Dealmakers Signal and noise By Kenneth Klee and Suzanne Stevens
The stock market has plenty to say to public company dealmakers. Not all of it makes perfect sense -- but none of it can be ignored.

	Bankruptcy Bankruptcy, Japan style By Matt Miller
It would be a big mistake to confuse the JAL filing with anything resembling Chapter 11. And it's not just the politics.

	Private Equity Steady state investor By Vyvyan Tenorio
A conversation with CalSTRS chief investment officer Christopher Ailman on private equity, the economy and the future.

	Deals Flying solo By Olaf De Senerpont Domis
Several tech firms staved off hostile overtures in the downturn, and in many cases, their fights for independence appear justified.