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.

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