Lehman Brothers stock tumbles, roiling the markets

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Shares of Lehman Brothers, the nation’s fourth-largest securities firm, have plummeted to the lowest level in a decade. Its upcoming third quarter earnings announcement is expected to reveal record losses. The firm is also reported to be selling its prized investment management business. Guest: Ben White, reporter for The New York Times

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