Stock Market Slumps for Third Day in a Row; Dow Falls Triple Digits

Sahres of Coca-cola and Lululemon fell, while Facebook stock rose amid rumors of it joining the S&P next week

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The stock market continued its three-day slide on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 100 points as investors remained nervous about the possibility the the Federal Reserve reducing the stimulus package.

The S&P 500 fell only slightly, by less than 7 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 104 points. Shares of  Coca-Cola, Lululemon, Cisco and fiberoptic company Ciena all sank, but Facebook got a bump amid rumors that it will be added to the S&P 500 next week.

[CNBC]