Dow Hit By AIG

AIG reported losses in the 4th quarter of 2008 of $60.7 $61.7 billion – the largest in corporate history (despite the bail-out). It’s asking for another $30 bn.

In response, the Dow went down to levels not seen since 1997 – below 7000. 

Here’s what AIG and other financial institutions have got from the government so far:

AIG – $180bn

Bank of America – $45bn

Citigroup – $50bn

JP Morgan Chase – $25bn

Wells Fargo – $25bn

Goldman Sachs – $10bn

Morgan Stanley – $10bn

State Street – $3bn

Bank of New York Mellon – $3bn

More at the BBC

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