Stocks crumble on economic worries

Courtesy MSN Money Latest Articles  Thu, 10/02/2008 - 13:45

The Dow slumps more than 300 points as dismal reports on factory orders and jobless claims overwhelm any good feelings from the Senate's passage of a new rescue plan.

The House votes on the $700 billion bill on Friday. Investor unhappiness with GE's new stock sale slams shares.


 

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