A Big Turnaround at Bank of America (BAC, EKDKQ.PK, GM)

A Big Turnaround at Bank of America

At The Motley Fool, we know our readers like to be informed. Here's a quick look at today's most relevant financial news, boiled down to what you need to know. In today's video, we cover the following:

Eastman Kodak (NYSE: EK ) officially filed for bankruptcy protection and arranged for bankruptcy financing from Citigroup.
AutomakerGeneral Motors (NYSE: GM ) is revamping its Chevrolet Volt to try to meet California emissions requirements, which would grant buyers a $1,500 state rebate.
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ) showed up strong in the fourth quarter, reporting a profit for the period.

Despite beating estimates for its fourth quarter, B of A faces challenges going forward as it attempts to boost capital levels and streamline the business. If you're looking for a more clear-cut investment, I invite you to learn about "The Motley Fool's Top Stock for 2012." This special report is absolutely free but only available for a limited time. Click here for instant access to this free report.

The Steve Jobs Betrayal
You may already know that in the final year of his life, Jobs revealed a stunning betrayal — and told his biographer, "I will spend my last dying breath... and every penny of Apple's $40 billion in the bank to right this wrong." What was it that made Jobs so irate — and why could it make a few in-the-know investors some major profits over the coming months and years?

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