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MARKETS

Dow Falls 146, Sinks Below 12K

'A darned good imitation' of a recession

(Newser) - The markets seesawed and ultimately saw losses today as news of a bank boost by the Fed couldn't outweigh the Labor Department's grim February jobs report. The Dow lost 146.70, closing at 11,893.69, and the S&P 500 fell 10.97 to 1,293.37. The Nasdaq enjoyed a stronger late rally and closed down 8.01 at 2,212.49. More »

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MARKETS

Dow Plummets 214 Points

Market ends at its lowest level in 18 months

(Newser) - The markets fell sharply today as the dollar hit a fresh low against the euro, oil prices hit a fresh high, and more bleak news on the housing front came to light, MarketWatch reports. The Dow plummeted 214.6 points to settle at 12,040.39, its lowest level in 18 months. The Nasdaq fell 52.31 points to 2,220.50, and the S&P 500 dropped 29.36 to 1,304.34. More »

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Smaller Lenders Feel the Credit Squeeze

Boutique banks on the edge as liquidity crisis wears on

(Newser) - As the subprime fallout continues and the credit squeeze tightens, thousands of smaller-scale mortgage banks find themselves in dire straits. The Wall Street Journal reports that small- and medium-sized lenders, even those with excellent credit quality, are suspending funding and laying off employees, which leaves giant corporations to grab more of the (shaky) market. More »

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