Some Wall Street Year-End Bonuses Could Hit Pre-Downturn Highs

Nov 3rd, 2009 - New York Times

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Now is the time of year when a Wall Streeter's fancy turns, not so lightly, to thoughts of bonuses.

Inside major financial companies, the annual rite of tallying bonuses is about to begin, with a sense of relief and even elation that would have been unthinkable only a year ago. After all those federal bailouts, many banks are turning handsome profits. Top producers are looking forward to blowout paydays once again.

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