Stocks finished mixed Tuesday as techs struggled after a downgrade on Intel. Transports rose following news that that Warren Buffett is buying Burlington Northern railroad. Industrials also gained after this week's encouraging manufacturing reports.
Tuesday, 3 Nov 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
Hospital operator Tenet Healthcare Corp. said Tuesday it lost money in the third quarter, but its adjusted profit increased and the company raised its annual guidance.
Stocks tumbled Tuesday, led by techs after an analyst downgrade on Intel. Transports rose following news that Warren Buffett is buying Burlington Northern railroad.
With the markets in volatility mode, investors will likely be focusing on the Federal Reserve Tuesday, even though the 2-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting that begins this afternoon won't conclude until Wednesday.
The Senate Finance Committee Tuesday approved its version of legislation to overhaul the nation's $2.5 trillion health care system. Following are some of the health industry winners and losers based on the Senate committee's bill.
Congress may be closer to passing a health care bill that would potentially reshape the U.S. health care system, following an agreement reached among conservative Democrats on Wednesday.