US open: Stocks fall on retail sales figures

LONDON (ShareCast) - US stocks were down in early trades as retail sales fell sharply, suggesting the recent problems in the finance market are having an impact on consumer spending. Excluding autos, retail sales fell 0.4% in August after rising 0.7% in Continue ...

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