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FDIC FYI August 29, 2002	Strong Bank Earnings Reflect Nature of U.S. Downturn Second quarter 2002 earnings results for commercial banks show that the benefits of a steep yield curve continue to outweigh the costs of higher credit losses.
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The Motley Fool October 13, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Quiet Cash From Commerce Bancshares Hardly flashy, it's nevertheless one of the few Midwestern banks to make money for shareholders this year.
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