Stocks Start 2024 On A Negative Note, As Rates Rise And Data Disappoint

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The new year started with a sour note for stocks, as they continued their downward slide from the end of 2023. Rising interest rates and profit-taking after a stellar 2023 weighed on the market, especially the Nasdaq, which suffered its worst drop in more than two months. Apple was among the biggest losers, as Barclays cut …