 MiamiHerald.com | Stocks drop sharply after Republicans cancel tax vote; 'fiscal cliff' looms Washington Post NEW YORK — Stocks opened sharply lower Friday on Wall Street after House Republicans called off a vote on tax rates and left federal budget talks in disarray 10 days before sweeping tax increases and government spending cuts take effect. The Dow Jones ... Waiting on fiscal cliff compromise, stocks inch up Stocks close higher on renewed 'fiscal cliff' hopes Waiting on fiscal cliff deal, stocks advance |
