Stock indexes opened near break-even levels on Thursday amid growing concerns of a partial government shutdown at the end of the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 3 points to 26,119. The S&P 500 was down 2 points, or 0.1%, to 2,801. The Nasdaq Composite Index fell 6 points, or 0.1%, to 7,292. All three benchmark indexes rallied to end at record highs on Wednesday, with the Dow leading the way. Morgan Stanley rose 1% after its earnings beat estimates.
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