Disney, oil, China lead stocks lower
The Dow falls 130, with Caterpillar, Chevron, Exxon and Disney the weak links. China is hit by higher inflation, lower growth. Investors cheer Macy's.
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MARKET DISPATCHES
Crude falls nearly to $98, and the Dow drops 130 points, with Caterpillar, Chevron, Exxon and Disney the weak links. China is hit by higher inflation and lower growth. Investors love Macy's earnings but boo Cisco's results.
TOP STOCKS
Today's corrections have turned the outlook for the markets almost upside down, at least in the short term. A big rally will be needed tomorrow or Friday to get the uptrend back on track.
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Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc | 4.51 | +27.76 | |
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Princeton National Bancorp Inc | 7.15 | +26.97 | |
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Entest BioMedical Inc | 1.99 | +26.75 | |
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Oxigene Inc | 4.90 | +23.12 | |
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GreenHouse Holdings Inc | 1.70 | +21.43 | |
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Asure Software Inc | 2.91 | +20.75 | |
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Jammin Java Corp | 4.02 | +200 | |
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Sunlink Health Systems Inc | 2.65 | +18.30 | |
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