U.S. Stocks Open Lower In Wake Of Paris Attacks

U.S. stocks opened lower on Monday, as global equities slumped following the Paris terror attacks. Travel-related stocks were under pressure, while energy companies rose following oil prices higher. The S&P 500 opened 3 points, or 0.2%, lower at 2,019. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 30 points, or 0.2%, to 17,218. The Nasdaq Composite began the day down 14 points, or 0.3%, at 4,914.

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