Dow futures plunged 150 points on Tuesday, as investors weighed political uncertainty in Washington against lingering concerns over economic growth. With Congress racing against a midnight deadline to avoid a government shutdown, investor sentiment grew increasingly cautious. ...

Dow futures are taking a bit of a breather this Monday after an upbeat week that saw major indexes hitting record highs. Futures for the S&P 500, and Nasdaq all slipped slightly, signaling some caution in the air. ...