 Kansas City Star | Stocks little changed as investors wait on budget Businessweek NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are little changed in early trading as lawmakers seek to thrash out a budget agreement. The government reported that consumer spending fell in October. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 24 points to 13,045 as of 10:25 a.m. ... Stocks open flat; consumer spending falls Stocks Find Footing After Midday Whipping Stocks end higher after upbeat indicators |
