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Willaim Cohan on the Life and Death of Bear Stearns

Sep 28, 2009 · 01:05:07
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  • Cohan details how Wall Street firms like Bear Stearns generated revenue.
  • Explains the collapse of Bear Stearns' hedge funds in 2007.
  • Discusses the firm's subprime mortgage investments leading to its demise.

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