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The stock did not drop this much overnight, but it did fall this much, and more, over several days following the suspension.

A prolonged government shutdown could rattle investors since the uncertain outcome in the Capitol may collide with warning signs in the economy, Callie Cox, chief market strategist at Ritholtz Wealth ...