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Wall Street falls on default concerns

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Reuters NEW YORK

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell at the open on Monday as traders focused on events in Washington after weekend talks between Republicans and Democrats left the risk of a possible U.S. default alive.

The Dow Jones industrial average was down 92.22 points, or 0.61 percent, at 15,145.27. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was down 10.48 points, or 0.62 percent, at 1,692.72. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 23.16 points, or 0.61 percent, at 3,768.72.

(Reporting by Angela Moon; Editing by Kenneth Barry)

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First Published: Oct 14 2013 | 7:10 PM IST

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