A Washington Mutual bank branch sign is shown in Encinitas, California
A Washington Mutual bank branch sign is shown in Encinitas, California September 18, 2008. Washington Mutual, beleaguered by mortgage losses, put itself up for sale, sources familiar with the situation said. Potential suitors include Citigroup, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and HSBC.
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