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Derivatives writedowns hit MBIA

Bond insurer MBIA reported its second consecutive quarterly net loss as writedowns in its credit derivatives portfolio rose to $3.5bn (€2.4bn).

The Armonk, NY, financial guarantor posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $2.3bn, or $18.61 a share, compared with year-earlier net income of $181m, or $1.32 a share.

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