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Stocks jump after the Oracle of Omaha says Berkshire Hathaway has offered help to troubled bond insurers. But selling in tech stocks pulls the rally back. Legg Mason's Bill Miller says Microsoft should boost its Yahoo bid. GM beats Street estimates but still reports a huge loss.

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Big lenders agree to put foreclosures on hold for those about to lose their homes. Separately, market valuator Zillow says a third of recent purchases are worth less than the mortgages.