Kmart exits bankruptcy after 15 months in Chapter 11
Troy based Kmart Corp emerges from bankruptcy after 15 months under Chapter 11 with about 1,500 stores, 600 fewer than pre filing, and a $2 billion loan to compete with Wal Mart and Target. Investor ESL Investments converts $2 billion of claims into stock, taking 49 percent stake. The Fed holds rate at 1.25 percent amid cautious outlook.