Agrees to buy Entergy-Koch LP
Merrill Lynch survey shows many believe economy will weaken
Profit jumps 10%
Merrill says real GDP will increase “modestly” in 2004 to 2.8%
Cost-cutter Patrick steps down
Most expect short-term interest rates to rise
Turnaround in fund manager thinking: Merrill survey
Firm agrees to US$80 million settlement related to Enron
Merges international private client groups
Will enhance investor confidence says firm