It reluctantly showed him the door, leaving it open for the return of Mr Mack, who was mobbed by jubilant investment bankers on his first day back as chief executive.

ECONOMIST: Financial mergers

Resident Mack Slan organized the convoy of residents, who decided to return with our without city officials' permission.

NPR: A Return to New Orleans East

Mr Mack must decide whether to return the firm to its profitable roots as a high-end purveyor of services to wealthy individuals and corporations, or pursue the dream of being all things to all people and if he chooses the latter, which businesses advance that goal.

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