Stock futures flat after market sell-off amid uptick in Covid cases

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On Monday, equities plunged in their worst session since September amid a surge in Covid-19 cases across the country.

amid a surge in Covid-19 cases across the country. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell nearly 650 points, for its worst day since Sept. 3 and closing below 28,000 for the first time since Oct. 6.

Stocks did close off their lows with the Dow falling more than 950 points at one point in the session. Wall Street is also monitoring coronavirus aid package negotiations. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's spokesman said on Twitter that the Democratic leader remains "optimistic" about a pre-election deal after Monday's phone call with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

 

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