Bank of America's profit plunges

Courtesy MSN Money Latest Articles  Mon, 04/21/2008 - 11:00

The bank reports a 77% drop in profit and misses Wall Street's estimate. National City is reportedly close to getting a cash injection.

Oil continues to soar. Eli Lilly and Merck report higher earnings.

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