US stocks gave up early gains yesterday afternoon after President Barack Obama announced car maker Chrysler was to file for bankruptcy protection.
The news triggered a fall in equities as investors worried about the effect on the wider economy.
GM and Ford benefit from Chrysler's failure
By Kiran Stacey in New York
Published: May 1 2009 03:00 | Last updated: May 1 2009 03:00
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