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Bull vs. Bear: Citigroup’s International Business

By David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer - Mar 2, 2014 at 3:56PM

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Citigroup Inc.

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Is Citigroup’s international business a gem or issue?

Citigroup ( C -1.85% ) is revising its 2013 earnings down based on issues with its Mexican business. In this segment of The Motley Fool's financials-focused show, Where the Money Is, banking analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson debate the pros and cons of Citigroup's international presence.

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