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The Lehman Blame Game Gets Rolling

Submitted by AL, Sep 16, 2008 15:17

I don't get it. Firms go bankrupt because their cash flow runs out, not because their share price goes down or their income is negative. Why the heck did Lehman declare bankruptcy if it didn't even tap into the Fed Window that was available? Sincerely, investor who lost a ton


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Sep 16, 2008 19:05

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Sep 16, 2008 18:45

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Sep 16, 2008 10:52

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Sep 16, 2008 07:52

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