What Happened to Fritz? – From Guest Blogger Sreeny Cherukuri
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Using our friend Robert “Fritz” Lehman’s wedding (congratulations Robert and Kim!) as a touchstone, guest blogger Sreeny Cheurkuri, director of Information Technology Services for the city of Detroit, casts a broad new light on the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy.
What Happened to Fritz?
I know his time is running out, but even for Fritz the news is getting bizarre. For those who haven’t had time to keep up – I will try to summarize the worldwide buzz.
There is lots of discussion of his current state…..
Lehman’s Fate – Wall Street Journal
Has Lehman done enough? – BBC UK
What To Do With Lehman? – Forbes
…and his choices, at this point are surely limited….
Lehman Faces Mounting Pressures – Wall Street Journal
Tough talk, but now Lehman has run out of road – Guardian UK
Lehman may need a miracle to survive – Associated Press
Lehman might be history by next week – Chicago Tribune
…but when you understand how we got here……
Suitors line up for Lehman – CITY A.M., UK
They came, they walked away from Lehman – Times Online
Appetite low for Lehman – Financial Times
Viewpoint: Confidence and time … Lehman had neither – Guardian UK
.. and it looks like he finally settled on a course of action..
Lehman Gives In – US News and World Report
Lehman’s Worst Gamble Ever? – Motley Fool
..and has considered some bizzarre options…
Lehman Still Looking for Suitor, Possible 3-Way Deal – CNBC
..Personally, I think its all for the best.. but I think the press is being a bit fatalistic for my taste..
Lehman on the brink – Marketwatch
Poor Little Lehman – Forbes
The End of Lehman – Conde Nast Portfolio
Flowers for Lehman? – CNN Money
And they speculate that he may be dragging Jeffers down too.
Wall Street fears as Lehman Brothers teeters on brink – Wall Street Journal
Death watch for Lehman Brothers – AFP
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