as others have pointed out there were signs - but I would say that this is true for most financial institutions if you are paying attention. I remember before L

as others have pointed out there were signs - but I would say that this is true for most financial institutions if you are paying attention. I remember before Lehman's went down I saw them having a Christmas party and I joked with a friend I didnt think they could afford that anymore - and sure enough not long after they were gone.