Write-Offs: 07.14.08

$$$ David Trone: Ban the short-sellers. [Deal Journal]

$$$ Deals: Even Holding the Beer, a Big Week

In our M&A Roundup for the week ended July 13, Dow buying Rohm & Haas leads the way, followed by two U.S. purchases by European firms. [CFO.com]

$$$ "The federal government's seizure of IndyMac Bancorp last week - the second-largest federally regulated bank failure ever - didn't have to happen." [NYP]

$$$ A Day In The Life Of A Former Investment Banker [Mergers and Inquisitions]

$$$ Are you "that guy"? [Details]

$$$ NYSE: Rumors are Now "Material Corporate News" [Portfolio]