Stocks in the News: C, FNM, FRE, PFE

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The following is a round-up of news likely to affect stock prices today:

Citigroup Inc. (C) on Wednesday repaid $20 billion in bailout money and the government removed the pay restrictions imposed on companies receiving the most rescue money. The government previously postponed selling its 34% stake in Citi. American International Group (AIG), Chrysler and General Motors and their financing arms are now left with pay restrictions. Well Fargo (WFC), which had not been covered by the "exceptional assistance" pay restrictions, also repaid its $25 billion bailout money.

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