Bank of America is investing $2 billion in Countrywide Financial, saying its stock is cheap and that credit markets need a boost.
"We believe that in the current turmoil the stock market has been underestimating the value in Countrywide's operations and assets," said Kenneth Lewis, BofA chief executive, in a statement. "This investment reflects our confidence [...]
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