Market sources said the special session was initiated by the Federal Reserve. The aim is to reduce risk associated with a potential bankruptcy filing by Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Dow futures fell more than 300 points, while futures on the S&P 500 were down about 40 points, reflecting investor jitters about the health of the financial sector. |
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