Market breaking news 28/12/11

1. Stocks fluctuated at the open Wednesday even after two successful Italian bond auctions, as investors remained on the sidelines amid what is expected to be a light news week.

Home Depot gained, while BofA slipped on the blue-chip index.

2. Stocks were trading near session lows Wednesday as the euro fell despite two successful Italian bond auctions and as investors remained on the sidelines amid what is expected to be a light news week.

All 10 S&P sectors were lower, led by materials. 

3. Stocks finished near their worst levels Wednesday, with the S&P falling into negative territory for the year, as the euro tumbled and investors remained on the sidelines amid what is expected to be a light news week.

All 30 Dow components ended lower, led by BofA and Alcoa.