We are clearly entering into a new era where pensions will have to act a lot smarter in the future than they have in the past.

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Barring any regulatory surprises, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) will officially separate into two companies Jan. 1, 2013, entering a new era shying away from mega-mergers.

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