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Feb 1- Some Bank of America Corp customers weren't able to access their online banking accounts on Friday because of an internal systems issue, a person familiar with the matter said. Customers logging into Bank of America's website on Friday received a message that said the site was "temporarily unavailable."

WASHINGTON, Jan 31- The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits last week stayed in a range consistent with job growth and incomes rose in December by the most in eight years, mildly positive signs for a still-fragile economy.

RALEIGH, N.C.-- In a case prosecutors say highlights weaknesses in the nation's gun laws, a South Carolina man admitted Wednesday he sold dozens of powerful military-style rifles at gun shows and in a hotel parking lot without any paperwork or background checks.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-- Nucor Corp. on Tuesday reported flat fourth-quarter net income, as the effects of lower costs and an accounting-related gain were offset by a drop in sales. Excluding those items, Nucor posted an adjusted profit of 31 cents per share.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-- Chiquita Brands International Inc. said Monday that it expects its fourth-quarter sales to total about $738 million, up about 2 percent from $722 million in the same period the year before.

*US Air, AMR yet to agree valuation, management team-sources. NEW YORK, Jan 25- US Airways Group Inc and American Airlines parent AMR Corp are in the final stages of negotiating a merger, with the final price and management structure still to be resolved, four people familiar with the matter said.

Jan 23- Bank of America Corp on Wednesday appointed two new directors as the second-largest U.S. bank continues to revamp a board that is likely to lose members to retirement this year.

LONDON, Jan 23- The world economy should perform slightly better this year because recovering growth in Asia will gradually overpower the political and economic malaise in the West, according to Reuters polls.

*Growth seen picking up in second half. *Housing, labor market expected to improve. NEW YORK, Jan 23- The U.S. economy will grow modestly this year, dogged by fiscal policy battles in the first half yet supported by an improving housing market, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday.

Jan 23- US Airways Group Inc said on Wednesday that fourth-quarter profit more than doubled as higher revenue offset cost increases. The carrier, which has been in talks with bankrupt AMR Corp's American Airlines for months about a possible merger, said improved on-time arrivals and baggage handling helped drive traffic and revenue.

*U.S. retail FX accounts fall to below 90,000 in 4th qtr. NEW YORK, Jan 22- Retail currency trading, which had grown in popularity over the past decade, has cooled off in the United States in recent months as prolonged low market volatility and strict regulations dampened enthusiasm.

WASHINGTON, Jan 18- In the summer of 2007, as storm clouds gathered over the world's financial system, then-New York Federal Reserve President Timothy Geithner allegedly informed the Bank of America and other banks about the possibility the U.S. central bank would lower one of its critical interest rates, according to a senior Fed official.

Jan 16- JPMorgan Chase& Co released two internal reports on Wednesday that outlined how the bank lost more than $6 billion on trades made by its Chief Investment Office, which invests excess cash. Based on the findings, the bank's board determined responsibility ultimately belonged to Chief Executive Jamie Dimon and slashed his 2012 pay.

*Net income $5.69 billion vs $3.73 billion year earlier. *Earnings per share $1.39 vs 90 cents a year earlier. Net income rose to $5.69 billion, or $1.39 a share, from $3.73 billion, or 90 cents a share, a year earlier.

NEW YORK, Jan 16- JPMorgan Chase& Co on Wednesday reported an increase in fourth-quarter profits as the biggest U.S. bank made more home loans. Net income rose to $5.69 billion, or $1.39 a share, from $3.73 billion, or 90 cents a share, a year earlier. Results for both periods included special items.

NEW YORK, Jan 11- American International Group Inc has filed a lawsuit against a vehicle created by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to help bail out the insurer, in a bid to preserve its right to sue Bank of America Corp and other issuers of mortgage debt that went sour.

*4th- quarter profit 91 cents/ share vs 73 cents a year ago. Jan 11- Wells Fargo& Co on Friday said fourth-quarter profit rose 24 percent to a record high as the bank set aside less money to cover bad loans and made more fees from mortgages.

Jan 11- Wells Fargo& Co on Friday said fourth-quarter profit r ose 24 percent t o a record high as the bank set aside less money to cover bad loans and made more fees from mortgages.

Jan 11- Wells Fargo& Co on Friday reported a higher fourth-quarter profit as the bank set aside less money to cover bad loans and made more fees from mortgages. The fourth-biggest U.S. bank said net income was $5.1 billion, or 91 cents a share, compared with $4.1 billion, or 73 cents a share, in the same period a year earlier.