Market Update

Wall Street briefly flirted on the plus side Tuesday, but by midday, losses were mounting: The Dow was off 154.48 points to 8,632.28. The Nasdaq was off 48.39 points to 1,802.72. The Wired Index was down 10.91 points to 401.71.

Wall Street briefly flirted on the plus side Tuesday, but by midday, losses were mounting: The Dow was off 154.48 points to 8,632.28. The Nasdaq was off 48.39 points to 1,802.72. The Wired Index was down 10.91 points to 401.71.