Stocks Mixed As Oil, Gold Decline

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Stocks fluctuated Monday as commodities prices fell sharply and discount retailer Target Corp. reported a weaker-than-expected profit.


A slowdown in manufacturing activity in the New York region somewhat brightened the outlook for interest rates, helping bonds recover slightly from a recent slide. However, weakness in global stock markets and a falling dollar weighed on the Wall Street’s mood.


In morning trading, the Dow added 6.48, or 0.06 percent, to 11,387.47. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index was up 0.03 at 1,291.27, and the Nasdaq lost 4.29, or 0.19 percent, to 2,239.49.






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