The small-cap tracking Russell 2000 experienced a major drop on Monday and the broader markets followed, as it appeared investors were reacting to last week’s record-setting performance with
Stocks fell precipitously on Tuesday for the second consecutive trading session, as the fight over the US budget carries on with no overt prospect for resolution. The Standard & Poor’s
Stocks ended the day significantly lower as relatively flat economic data amid continued speculation concerning the near-term future of Federal stimulus spending. The Standard & Poor’s
Shares of Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (OWW) are on the slide in Tuesday trading following news that its biggest shareholder has sold about one-third of its position in the online travel agency.