Cobra's Market View

Is it unusual that for the last 12 months the DJIA has underperformed the S&P500 by as much as 10 percent? Prior to that the averages mirrored each other.

News from the street.
The S&P 500 has returned to its opening low after spending about an hour just below the 1845 level. The benchmark index saw a quick six-point dive from that level after the International Monetary Fund reminded investors that global growth remains shaky.

Just announced.

Deal reached to avoid default and open government