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Warren Buffett's $5 billion investment in Goldman Sachs (GS Quote) may seem like a ringing endorsement for the financial sector, but don't expect the deal to grease the capital wheels for the sector just yet.
Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A Quote) first foray into investment banking since taking a stake in Salomon Brothers in the 1970s carries a lot of weight with investors and the wider market. But dealmakers say lots of potential transactions likely will remain in limbo, awaiting the outcome of the proposed $700 billion congressional bailout currently being negotiated on Capitol Hill. ...
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