Novice Investor’s Digest For Tuesday, September 30: Stock Futures Down Ahead Of Shutdown Deadline

Stock prices rose Monday, but futures are down ahead of the market open on Tuesday. gettyStock prices rose Monday for a second day of gains, despite a fast-approaching deadline to avoid government shutdown. A high-profile meeting between Republican and Democratic leaders on Monday ended without a deal, raising the likelihood of a government closure Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. ET. The Democrats want permanent health care subsidies for people who buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Tax breaks associate ...