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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Yrc Worldwide Inc | 4.93 | -30.27% |
| Morgan Stanley | 17.29 | -26.43% |
| Sanmina Corp | 1.00 | -25.93% |
| Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc | 17.95 | -25.83% |
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| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 9,447.11 | -5.11% |
| Nasdaq | 1,754.88 | -5.80% |
| S&P 500 | 996.23 | -5.74% |
| 10yr | 104 3/32 | Yield: 3.50% |
Oct 07 †
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sanmina Corp | 0.99 | -26.67% |
| Netapp Inc | 12.92 | -12.41% |
| Lam Research Corporation | 22.83 | -11.32% |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc | 4.69 | 10.87% |
Oct 7 3:59pm ET †
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