The Dow dropped 504 points yesterday in reaction to Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy and Bank of America's purchase of Merrill Lynch. Additional losses are expected for financial firms and a slowing economy could also put new stresses on car and credit card lenders, increasing defaults.
Guest: Floyd Norris, chief financial correspondent for The New York Times
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