Morgan Stanley, WaMu Edge Closer to Deals

WaMu readies for sale while Morgan mulls merger options

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 19, 2008 3:07 AM CDT

(Newser) – Two of the biggest financial institutions in the midst of the market turmoil are moving closer to hammering out deals. Washington Mutual's suitors are believed to include Citibank, JP Morgan and Bank of America, insiders tell Bloomberg, while Morgan Stanley and Wachovia have stepped up... Read full story »

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