Big diff between a weak stock and putting it out of business. There have been thousands of weak stocks over the years, very few fold their tents. The $2 was meant as a signal to other firms.
http://www.forbes.com/home/wallstre...ation-investing-biz-wall-cx_lm_0407lehman.htm Bear Stearns has been on Reg Sho for eight days. duh.