U.S. stocks

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 197 points, or 1.2 percent, to 16,313 as of 9:38 a.m. Eastern Tuesday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index dropped 24 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,942 and the Nasdaq composite fell 65 points, or 1.4 percent, to 4,761.

The price of oil fell sharply, pushing energy stocks lower. Drugmakers also fell, adding to their losses from Monday, when they plunged on concerns about new regulations.

The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 125 points, or 0.8 percent, to 16,510 on Monday.

The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose eight points, or 0.5 percent, to 1,966 and the Nasdaq composite gained one point, or less than 0.1 percent, to 4,840.

Stocks were rebounding from sharp falls on Friday. Those declines were caused by concerns that the Fed's decision to keep interest rates at record lows signaled a weak outlook for global growth.

Nine of the 10 industry groups in the Standard and Poor's 500 index gained. Energy and financial stocks rose most. Chipmaker Atmel jumped after accepting a bid from Britain's Dialog Semiconductor.

KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 90 points, or 0.6 percent, to 16,471 as of 12:24 p.m. Eastern time. The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose seven points, or 0.4 percent, to 1,965 and the Nasdaq composite gained one point, or less than 0.1 percent, to 4,828.

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 100 points, or 0.6 percent, to 16,485 as of 9:38 a.m. Eastern time Monday.

The Standard & Poor's 500 climbed 11 points, or 0.6 percent, to 1,969 and the Nasdaq composite gained 28 points, or 0.6 percent, to 4,857.

The stock market is steadying after the Federal Reserve decided last week to keep its benchmark interest rate on hold, raising concerns about the outlook for global growth.

Investors interpreted the Fed's decision as a signal that the global economy is weak. Bonds rose and oil fell, pushing down energy stocks. Financial stocks, which would benefit from higher rates, also dropped.

KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 279 points, or 1.7 percent, to 16,394 as of 2:17 p.m. Eastern time. The Standard & Poor's 500 fell 29 points, or 1.5 percent, to 1,960 and the Nasdaq composite declined 60 points, or 1.2 percent, to 4,833.

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 207 points, or 1.2 percent, to 16,462 as of 9:35 a.m. Eastern time Friday.

The Standard & Poor's 500 dropped 21 points, or 1.1 percent, to 1,968 and the Nasdaq composite declined 55 points, or 1.1 percent, to 4,838.

Financial stocks, which would benefit from higher interest rates, dropped the most in early trading.

The Fed winds up a two-day policy meeting later Thursday and could raise interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade. A long period of ultra-low interest rates since the financial crisis has helped send stock and bond prices higher.

Opinions are split over whether the Fed will raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time in almost a decade.

Many are speculating that the Fed will hold off and keep borrowing costs cheap. The Fed winds up its two-day meeting on Thursday.

The Dow Jones industrial average gained 228 points, or 1.4 percent, to 16,599 Tuesday.

Traders are also waiting on Federal Reserve meeting where policymakers could decide to raise interest rates for the first time in close to a decade. The meeting starts on Wednesday and wraps up a day later.

KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average gained 41 points, or 0.3 percent, to 16,414 as of 10:04 a.m. Eastern time Tuesday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index climbed four points, or 0.3 percent, to 1,957. The Nasdaq composite fell rose six points, or 0.3 percent, to 4,812.

The Dow Jones industrial average was up 23 points, or 0.1 percent, at 16,277 as of 9:30 a.m. Eastern time Thursday.

The Standard & Poor's 500 index was little changed at 1,942. The Nasdaq composite edged up six points, or 0.1 percent, to 4,762.

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