Lehman's shares plunged on Monday morning but it is not the only one facing trouble.
Two weeks ago, a San Diego nonprofit group called Community HousingWorks had a workshop for homeowners facing trouble with their mortgages.
The assumption that anyone with costs in the country is facing trouble from a looser currency policy and companies generating revenue there are in great shape may not hold up.
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Meanwhile, the metropolitan area ranked 22nd out of 100 metropolitan areas nationwide based on the estimated value of commercial properties facing possible financial trouble, according to Dan Fasulo of commercial-property researcher Real Capital Analytics.
The picture of these big companies facing short-term trouble should peak interest from value investors.
Like Lucia, many problem drinkers will never find themselves hitting "rock bottom" or facing any sort of trouble.
Iran's economy is in trouble, facing 20 percent inflation, sluggish growth, and an uncertain job market, despite the windfall in oil revenue that has come Iran's way in recent years.
"The funding difficulties reported even by blue-chip corporations underscore the extreme conditions facing corporate borrowers, and connote trouble for firms most in need of capital, " Vazza says.
Many builders are facing higher costs for building materials and having trouble obtaining financing for construction.
That mentality could spell trouble for Nye, who is facing a stiff challenge from political newcomer Rigell.
The latest speculation to circulate through the European market is that German state bank WestLB, which is already facing difficulties in the wake of a trading scandal, is also in serious trouble because of its exposure to America's subprime mortgage market.
Companies facing these kinds of reputation risks should take a proactive approach by establishing a crisis response strategy before trouble hits and making upfront investments in reputation management.
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Miller said that with consumers having trouble repaying car loans, mortgages and credit card debt, the company was vulnerable to the problems facing the banking industry this year.
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