U.S. stocks' early rally followed advance in Asia and Europe after China announced plans to boost its economy through a mix of spending, subsidies, looser credit policies and tax cuts. Commodity and energy stocks led the big board higher.
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A trader looks up at stock prices as he works on the main trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange early in the trading session, November 10, 2008. |
General Motors Corp., the U.S. largest automaker, was downgraded to "sell" at Deutsche Bank AG. Deutsche Bank also cut its target price to zero. Shares of GM tumbled 30 percent.
Circuit City Stores Inc., the second-biggest U.S. electronics retailer, filed under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 73.27 points, or 0.82 percent, to 8,870.54. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index lost 11.78 points, or 1.26 percent, to 919.21. The Nasdaq Composite Index was off 30.66 points, or 1.86 percent, to 1,616.74.
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A trader peers out from behind screens as he works on the main trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange early in the trading session, November 10, 2008 |