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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim's Pride Corporation | 0.62 | -45.77% |
| Liz Claiborne, Inc | 2.10 | -26.32% |
| Trw Automotive Hldgs Corp | 2.69 | -24.44% |
| Freddie Mac | 0.90 | -24.05% |
Dec 1 1:01pm ET †
| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 8,387.31 | -5.00% |
| Nasdaq | 1,441.12 | -6.15% |
| S&P 500 | 842.62 | -5.98% |
| 10yr | 108 | Yield: 2.82% |
Dec 01 1:09pm ET †
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sanmina Corp | 0.50 | -22.52% |
| Sprint Nextel Corporation | 2.30 | -17.56% |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc | 2.02 | -14.41% |
| Unisys Corporation | 0.58 | -12.85% |
Dec 1 1:09pm ET †





