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Rally Loses Steam; Dow Off 32

Freddie Mac sees shares rise 122% on earnings

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 10, 2009 3:26 PM CDT

(Newser) – Stocks wavered on the heels of last week’s rally, closing slightly lower as investors wait for comments from the Fed, the Wall Street Journal reports. Federal Reserve policy makers will conclude a 2-day meeting on Wednesday and perhaps issue a new assessment of the... Read full story »

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