WaMu Puts Itself Up for Auction

It seems like only days ago that we were being told that WaMu's incoming CEO, Alan Fishman was ready to turn lead into gold: "I do think I have the skills to take it to the next level." But the next level sounds like drumming up curb appeal for the beleaguered savings and loan. Today the New York Times says that WaMu's shopping for buyers. Goldman Sachs is playing matchmaker, and has sounded out Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase and HSBC. Good luck with that. WaMu closed today at $2.01, rising slightly in after hours trading.