91. News that a congressional investigation of Enron could spread to Wall Street put investors in a sour mood Tuesday morning and sent stocks lower in early trading. 92. On Wall Street, the report sent stocks lower after one of the biggest surges in recent years just a day earlier. 93. Questions about accounting at Halliburton and a mixed forecast from Novellus weighed on the market Wednesday, sending stocks lower as investors reassessed their timeline for a business recovery. 94. Sluggish demand for U.S. corn combined with the weak export outlook sent prices lower. 95. Sluggish exports have weighed on the corn market all winter, and a continued bearish outlook initially sent prices lower Wednesday. 96. The forecasts were enough to send prices lower for a second straight session. 97. The possibility of a Chinese military action against Taiwan makes all of Asia jittery and has sent stock markets lower. 98. The news sent stocks lower. 99. Warnings from Apple, Advanced Micro Devices and Ciena pressured the tech sector Wednesday, sending stocks lower in early trading. 100. Volatility on Wall Street and rising China-Taiwan tensions sent prices lower on most Asian stock markets Wednesday. |