What’s behind the Dow’s current losing streak — and should investors be worried?

• Why the Dow is in such a historic funk and how concerned you should be

  There are many reasons to believe the Dow's historic losing streak is not a source for major concerns.
  
  CNBC - 8h
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  UnitedHealth is contributing to the Dow's historic losing streak

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average has notched nine straight days of losses, weighed down in large part by UnitedHealth Group since the killing of Brian Thompson.
  
  NBC News - 7h

• Falcons snap losing streak, hang on to beat Raiders

  Atlanta got big-time special teams help, while Bijan Robinson has 125 yards on 22 carries in the win.
  
  ESPN - 17h

• Worried about stock market stability in 2025? Here are investors’ biggest fears.

  Deutsche Bank Research chart shows the top market risks cited by investors versus a year ago.
  
  MarketWatch - 20h
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  Dow slides for a seventh straight day for longest losing streak since 2020

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for a seventh session on Friday, posting its longest run of losses since 2020.
  
  NBC News - 4d

• Phoenix takes on Utah on 3-game losing streak

  Phoenix Suns (12-11, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (5-18, 14th in the Western Conference)
  
  Yahoo Sports - 5d

• The Disappearance of Literary Men Should Worry Everyone

  What happens if half the population is no longer involved in reading and writing?
  
  The New York Times - Dec. 7

• Should you open a long-term CD after your current account matures?

  If your current CD account is set to mature, it may be smart to move the funds to a long-term CD instead. Here's why.
  
  CBS News - Dec. 5
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  What’s Behind the Protests in Georgia?

  For days, pro-Western Georgians have clashed with police over the government’s plan to suspend plans for European Union membership.
  
  The New York Times - Dec. 3

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