US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall Street drops at open; Fed in focus

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall Street drops at open; Fed in focus
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U.S. stocks fell at open on Tuesday as investors stayed away from making big bets ahead of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, where it is widely expected to cut interest rates.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 66.70 points, or 0.25%, at the open to 27,010.12.

The S&P 500 opened lower by 2.29 points, or 0.08%, at 2,995.67. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 4.89 points, or 0.06%, to 8,148.65 at the opening bell.

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