There was good and bad news today, and as a result the Dow Jones Industrials
The largest loser today was Hewlett-Packard
Also losing today, Bank of America
Rounding out the top three losers, Caterpillar
Thinking long-term
Even though the Dow has lost six of the past seven trading days, it remains up more than 7% for the year. And while stocks will have day-to-day ups and downs on every bit of news, long-term investors should focus on business fundamentals and future prospects. For reports that go into these nitty-gritty details of management, risks, and must-watch areas for the future, check out our research on Bank of America and Caterpillar.