Market threatens recruiting, grads' jobs
As Wall Street scrambles to resolve this week's historic economic crisis, seismic changes to the foundations of the financial world have threatened millions of jobs and left Dartmouth's prospective investment bankers unsure of what lies ahead for their careers. The House of Representatives' vote to reject the proposed $700 billion bailout Monday increased fears about the already-burdened financial sector, as the Dow dropped nearly 7 percent by the end of the day.