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02/06/17: Trump’s plans for deregulation could mean billions for investors

David Brancaccio Feb 6, 2017
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Mid-day Update

02/06/17: Trump’s plans for deregulation could mean billions for investors

David Brancaccio Feb 6, 2017
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If President Trump scales back on rules put in after the financial crisis, half a dozen of the biggest banks might return $100 billion in capital to shareholders. Would that be using the money wisely? Next, we’ll explore H&R Block’s plan to team up with IBM’s Watson technology to help you with your taxes. And finally, we’ll look at the possibility of new rules for kids who play football because of a decline in youth participation. 

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