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Advantages seen in Bank of America acquisition of Merrill Lynch

The advantages of conglomeration are evident in the Bank of America's recent acquisition of Merrill Lynch.

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Advantages seen in Bank of America acquisition of Merrill Lynch
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Model proven in Europe
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Risks increase while logic of conglomeration unfolds
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Conglomeration enables diversification
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Investment banks gain access to more stable source of funds
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