Why is the stock market down? Manufacturing data reminded investors that bad news is bad news.

September kicked off with a sense of déjà vu for stock-market investors, as major indexes fell sharply after a closely watched indicator pointed to further weakness in the manufacturing sector.

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Why is the stock market down? Manufacturing data reminded investors that bad news is bad news.

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