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    A trader rests during afternoon trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 23, 2012 in New York City. The Dow dropped 101 points as fear spread regarding a possible bailout for the Spanish government.

    Fears about Spain's economy spark sell-offs on jittery stock market

    NBC News’ Roland Jones reports:

    Stocks took a tumble Monday, tracking global equity markets sharply lower, as traders worried that Spain could eventually be shut out of public markets and forced to seek a sovereign bailout in the same manner as Greece, which itself may be approaching an exit from the eurozone.

    By the close of trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 101 points, recovering from a loss of as much as 239 points sustained just after the opening bell.

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  • Smurfs open the New York Stock Exchange

    By Jonathan Woods, msnbc.com

    The Smurfs rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, but there was little humor to be found after the government reported that the economy was in worse shape than many had expected.

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    Smurfette, Papa Smurf, and Clumsy Smurf, left to right, ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, July 29.

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    The Smurfs pose for a portrait on the floor of New York Stock Exchange during morning trading.

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