The markets opened up the Memorial Day-shortened week on Tuesday with a solid gain after a Greek poll showed that the political party in favor of a bailout of Greece is leading the no-bailout party. On Wednesday, these gains were erased and then some on further Euro zone concerns, this time involving both Spain and Greece. Prices across the broad markets ebbed down 0.2% to 0.4% on Thursday closing out a tough month. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow fell 6.3%, 7.2%, and 6.2%, respectively, in May. A grim jobs report sank stocks Friday with the Dow seeing its worst day of the year. There was additional downward pressure from Europe’s debt troubles and China’s economic slowing.

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