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Kennedy 2022-10-10 07:53:37
Notes + some reflections
1. Bear Stearns, the fifth largest investment bank, was acquired by JP Morgan (JPMorgan Chase), and the government provided guarantees for Nelson’s 30 billion toxic assets
2. The fourth largest investment bank, Lehman Brothers, is on the verge of bankruptcy
3. Hank Paulson, Treasury Secretary and...
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Otha 2022-10-12 20:21:41
messy thoughts
The plot is very tight and the cast looks good?
The shoulders of leaders: There is really no easy job in the world, Paulson's aura Max? Although everyone has tit-for-tat evaluations of Paulson, think about how well you can sleep if you are in that position ? The economy of an entire country may be...
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