Discussions between Lehman and KDB ended in early August, according to a person familiar with the talks, but persistent rumors that a deal was still possible continued to bolster its stock.

• 据知情人士透露，两家公司8月初就中止了谈判，不过关于交易仍可能完成的传言持续不散，雷曼兄弟的股价也得以继续获得支撑。