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Stocks Open Down on Bailout Impatience

Volatile session could be forthcoming

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 1, 2008 8:55 AM CDT

(Newser) – Stocks started off on the wrong foot this morning as investors awaited smoke signals from Congress. The Dow dropped 122 points, while the S&P and Nasdaq fell 1.3% and 0.9%, respectively. The session is likely to be a volatile one, with the... Read full story »

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