Dow slides amid Italian political turmoil and euro fears
The Dow fell 392 points amid Italy's political turmoil raising fears of an early election and potential eurozone exit. U.S. stocks slid as investors fled to safe assets. Italian bonds and banks weakened while the euro dropped nearly 1 percent.
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Lampert hints at potential deal for Sears
ESL Investments asked a Sears board committee for permission to engage with partners to put forward a definitive proposal. Shares moved in pre market trading and closed lower as debt and asset recapitalization plans faced market pressures.
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Italy crisis rattles markets as eurozone fate in doubt
Global worries shake investor confidence as Italy fails to form a coalition raising the odds of new elections. Italian bonds sell off pushing yields to 3.1 percent while U.S. and European stocks slide amid political uncertainty. Despite risk, analysts expect officials to act to preserve euro cohesion and keep policy supportive.
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