U.S. stocks fall as subprime bites again

11:41 am ET Mar 13, 2007

DJIA

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-5.33

NASDAQ

2,389

-12.90

10Yr

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-0.026

U.S. stocks fall as subprime bites again

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were firmly lower on Tuesday, after weaker-than-expected
February retail sales fueled concerns about growth, while the tide of
problems in the subprime mortgage market continued unabated.

Bond Report: Treasurys rally on weak retail sales, subprime nervousness

NEW YORK
Treasury prices rallied at midday Tuesday, sending yields lower, after
weaker-than-expected data on U.S. retail sales and continuing worries
about subprime lenders stirred safe-haven demand for low-risk bonds.