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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bear_StearnsBear Stearns - Wikipedia

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   The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. was an American investment bank, securities trading, and brokerage firm that failed in 2008 as part of the global financial crisis and recession. After its closure it was subsequently sold to JPMorgan Chase.

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › bBear Stearns: Its Collapse, Bailout, Winners & Losers

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   Apr 30, 2023 · Learn about the history and downfall of Bear Stearns, a global investment bank that failed during the 2008 financial crisis. Find out how it was sold to JPMorgan Chase, what happened to its investors, and what role deregulation played in its demise.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › James_CayneJames Cayne - Wikipedia

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   James E. "Jimmy" Cayne (February 14, 1934 – December 28, 2021) was an American businessman and CEO of Bear Stearns. In 2006, he became the first Wall Street chief to own a company stake worth more than $1 billion, but he lost most of that in the 2007–2008 collapse of Bear's stock and sold his entire stake in the company for $61 million.

4. www.cnn.com › 2018/09/30 › investingThe stunning downfall of Bear Stearns and its bridge-playing ...

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   Sep 30, 2018 · Bear Stearns was the first domino to fall in the 2008 financial crisis. Chairman Jimmy Cayne is blamed for missing bad bets. Risky mortgages, too much debt and poor oversight led to Bear’s...

5. www.thestreet.com › personal-finance › bear-stearnsWhat Happened to Bear Stearns? Who Bought It? - TheStreet

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   Jul 21, 2023 · Bear Stearns played a pivotal role in the Financial Crisis of 2007–2008: It was the first Wall Street institution to collapse and be “bailed out” by the U.S. government due to its risky...

6. www.businessinsider.com › bear-stearns-where-areBear Stearns: Where Are They Now? - Business Insider

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   Jul 23, 2012 · To stop that from happening to the Bad Boys of Bear, we're decided to track down Ace, Jimmy and the rest of the gang to see where they are. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider...

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   What happened to Bear Stearns?

   • The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. was an American investment bank, securities trading, and brokerage firm that failed in 2008 as part of the global financial crisis and recession. After its closure it was subsequently sold to JPMorgan Chase.

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   When was Bear Stearns founded?

   • The Bear Stearns company was founded in 1923 and survived the Stock Market Crash of 1929, becoming a global investment bank with branches around the world. Competent management and risk-taking saw Bear Stearns continue to grow with the global economy.

   Bear Stearns: Its Collapse, Bailout, Winners & Losers - Investopedia

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   Why was Bear Stearns sold to JPMorgan Chase?

   • Bear Stears was ultimately sold to JPMorgan Chase at a fraction of its pre-crisis value. Bear Stearns was a New York City-based global investment bank and financial company that was founded in 1923. It collapsed during the 2008 financial crisis. Prior to the financial collapse, Bear Stearns was one of the most well-regarded financial institutions.

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   Was Bear Stearns a good investment bank?

   • By the early 2000s, Bear Stearns was among the world's largest investment banks and a highly respected member of Wall Street's pantheon of investment banks. Despite surviving and then thriving after the Great Depression, Bear Stearns was a player in the mortgage meltdown and Great Recession that followed.

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   What happened to the former Bear Stearns risk chairman?

   • The former Bear Stearns risk chairman was picked up by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shortly after Bear Stearns' collapse and now serves as Senior Vice President of the Bank Supervision Group. If you don't believe us, check out his LinkedIn profile .

   Bear Stearns: Where Are They Now? - Business Insider

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   Why did the Federal Reserve buy Bear Stearns?

   • Since the purchase was supported by the Federal Reserve, the acquisition raised ethical questions about corporate bailouts and the government's role in a market economy. Bear Stearns was an investment bank that collapsed during the subprime mortgage crisis in 2008. Read what happened after the Bear Stearns bailout.

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8. money.cnn.com › 2009/03/02 › magazinesThe secret history of Bear Stearns' collapse - Mar. 3, 2009

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   Mar 4, 2009 · Bear Stearns, the fifth-largest U.S. investment bank, survived the 9/11 attacks unscathed, just as it had survived unscathed every other major crisis since its founding in 1923, among them: the...