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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Mutual Inc | 5.92 | 18.64% |
| Manpower Inc | 47.98 | -14.52% |
| Visteon Corp | 2.23 | -14.23% |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc | 4.62 | -12.83% |
Jul 18 3:56pm ET †
| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 11,496.57 | 0.44% |
| Nasdaq | 2,282.78 | -1.28% |
| S&P 500 | 1,260.68 | 0.03% |
| 10yr | 98 9/32 | Yield: 4.08% |
Jul 18 †
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc | 4.62 | -12.83% |
| Google Inc | 480.22 | -9.98% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 25.70 | -6.61% |
| Cablevision Systems Corporation | 21.78 | 6.30% |
Jul 18 3:58pm ET †
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