From CNBC: Friday could be a tense day for markets, as a
resolution to the "fiscal cliff" appears less likely in the final
trading days of the year.
Stock futures fell sharply Thursday evening after House
Speaker John Boehner said he failed to mount support for his "Plan B"
version of a bill that would raise taxes only on families earning more than $1
million, a plan already opposed by the White House. GOP leaders said the House
would not take up any other votes until after Christmas, meaning the fiscal
cliff talks could now count down to the new year's deadline or later.
Dow futures saw triple digit losses Thursday evening, while
Asian markets gave up early gains….
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