Wall St Week Ahead: Transport index slump poses trouble spot


Aside from the Dow Transports, other indices that investors cite as signals for the broader market or economy have posted steep declines. — AFP

NEW YORK: Even as US stocks seek to regain their footing, weakness in a closely followed index of transportation shares is a sign of growing investor worries about the economy.

The S&P 500 posted a modest weekly gain, snapping a four-week streak of declines. The benchmark index was clawing back after it marked a correction last week by ending down over 10% from its February record high.

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