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September 15, 2008 · 6:20AM

Bank of America Acquires Merrill Lynch for $50 Billion

Bank of America will buy Merrill Lynch for $50 billion in stock, or roughly $29 per share, after federal officials expressed concerned that the 94-year old investment bank would not survive fallout from Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy. (WSJ)

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