The hits just keep on coming for the Dow Jones Industrial Average
But the jobs report was far from the only negative news today for investors. U.S. manufacturing growth slowed in May, and data showed that the eurozone manufacturing sector continues to contract, falling to a three-year output low. Manufacturing growth also came in lower than expected in China, prompting renewed calls for the government to step in with a more pro-growth agenda.
Not surprisingly, all of the Dow's 30 components are in the red on the day, with some faring much worse than others. Bank of America
Outside the Dow, Facebook
The big picture
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