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From the Floor of the N.Y.S.E.
worth reading: Aaron Lucchetti reports on the opening minutes of this morning’s historic trading.
Earlier, a friend and I had this conversation over email:
Him: Just so you know, it looks like [our mutual friend] will lose his job at Lehman Brothers.
Me: I presumed as much. Very sad. [Our other friend], too?
Him: Yup. [Him] too. Talked to both today. Seem to be doing alright, but said he’s hoping to make it to pay day or there will be problems… We’ll no doubt have an obstreperous commiseration over scotch tonight.
Me: I think you should go to Lehman, buy a hot dog off the street, lean against the building opposite, and just take in the sight.
Him: Yeah, I know what you mean. Storied bank. 158 years, I think. It’s been a nightmare here, truly. AIG is hurting, too. I wonder if it’s time for MET to gain some market share.
Me: Yeah, baby. Being conservative is good. In so many ways.
Him: Haha. Selah and thrice Amen!
It’s because of that “selah” that I thought you’d want to read that.
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