Headline Roundup: Business As Usual

Lloyds Banking System seeks buyers for £2.8 billion of new securities-backed prime mortgages. [Times of London]

GAO declares AIG stable, but survival depends on market conditions and further government support. [NY Times]

Dell purchases Perot Systems for $3.9 billion, intended to bolster the hardware manufacturer's services arm. [Times of London]

After Sunday media blitz, Obama goes on Letterman show to reinforce message. [WSJ]

Cadbury acknowledges that Kraft deal would "make some sense," encourages a better offer. [Times of London]

Facebook, Nielsen introduce BrandLift to poll users about ads on the social network. [CNET]

(More headlines: Hyundai, B of A, Facebook, Crocs, Reader's Digest)

Recession is good for business at Hyundai, transforming brand from "cheap" to affordable. [NY Times]

To salvage image after Merrill, Bank of America tries to wean itself from public funds and repay bailout. [NY Times]

Vodafone offers consumers alternative to iPhone and other smartphones. [Guardian]

R.J. Reynolds revives the camel for print advertisements for smokeless tobacco product. [NY Times]

Sports gear retail sales boost JD Sports 11% despite downturn. [Guardian]

Suntory makes an offer for Orangina. [Bloomberg]

Self-annointed "Google News of the 1920's," Reader's Digest overhauls web presence, strives to attract younger viewers. [Financial Times]

After severe profit losses, the polarizing footwear company Crocs trims product line to focus on core business. [Financial Times]