Wachovia, Golden West Near Deal?
Andrew Ross Sorkin reports for the New York Times on reports that Wachovia is close to a deal to acquire Golden West Financial for about $26 billion in cash and stock. If true, such an acquisition would significantly increase Wachovia's presence in the California and west coast banking markets. The Wall St. Journal is also reporting the story.
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