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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010
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Dow Drops 17 Points

Home prices rise but fail to meet expectations

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(Newser) – Stocks almost managed to recover from steep losses suffered early in the day but ended in the red. Among the factors: China signaled it's ready to tighten credit, and September home prices rose but less than expected, the Wall Street Journal reports.

  • The Dow closed down 17 points at 10,434.
  • The Nasdaq fell 7 points to close at 2,169.
  • The S&P 500 lost 1 point, settling at 1,106.

Specialists Evan Solomon, left, and Robert Levites on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday.
Specialists Evan Solomon, left, and Robert Levites on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
William Brazer works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
William Brazer works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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Count-Spatula
Nov 24, 09 3:56 PM CST
I've ceased caring what happens on Wall street, since its good results clearly never reach me. Reply
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Down 17 isn't bad considering the bad news that came out today. Look for a big move in the markets tomorrow. Reply
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