Markets Plunge on Economic and Corporate Worries
Stocks erased yesterday’s gains as gloomy outlooks from American Express,
and a number of retailers, increased concerns the U.S. economy will slip into
recession. The Dow fell 246 points (-1.9%), while the S&P dropped 19 points
(-1.35%).
Bank of America
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fell 2.4%, while CFC shares fell 18.0% today, after surging 52% yesterday when the news first broke.
American Express
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Tiffany & Co.
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down 11.9% on the day.
Best Buy
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dropped just over 5% in today’s session.
Amazon.com
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