Finance system meltdown roils Wall Street on crisis day
The Dow dove over 500 points, the steepest drop since 2001, as Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy and Merrill Lynch merged with Bank of America. AIG faced survival doubts while Paulson resisted taxpayer funding, heightening fears of a deep recession and continued market turmoil.
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Lehman Brothers Announces Chapter 11 Filing Triggering Bank Repercussions
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc says it intends to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as analysts worry about banks' balance sheets. Washington Mutual and Wachovia share declines accompany broader market fears while Merrill Lynch pursues a $50 billion deal to join Bank of America Corp amid AIG refinancing efforts.
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US financial crisis teeters on edge amid Wall Street upheaval
The United States faces a volatile crisis as Bear Stearns collapsed Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy and Merrill Lynch agreed to a sale. The Bush administration intervened to stabilize two large home lenders while AIG and Washington Mutual seek lifelines. Economists warn a fragile global economy hangs in the balance and policy action is crucial to avert deeper damage.
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