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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 17.67 | 82.54% |
| Reliant Energy Inc | 5.52 | 79.80% |
| Genworth Finl Inc | 6.19 | 76.86% |
| Prudential Finl Inc | 49.77 | 37.75% |
Oct 13 3:56pm ET †
| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 9,387.61 | 11.08% |
| Nasdaq | 1,844.25 | 11.81% |
| S&P 500 | 1,003.35 | 11.58% |
| 10yr | 100 31/32 | Yield: 3.88% |
Oct 13 5:16pm ET †
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Qwest Communications Intl In | 2.82 | 29.36% |
| Dish Network Corp | 16.46 | 20.06% |
| Micron Technology Inc | 4.15 | 16.90% |
| Cablevision Systems Corporation | 18.00 | 15.90% |
Oct 13 3:59pm ET †
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