nwitimes.com | Stocks tumble on oil fear nwitimes.com Specialist Meric Greenbaum works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. Stocks moved sharply lower last week, led by more declines in energy and materials stocks as prices for oil and other commodities slide. Market Is Sharply Lower, Following Oil Prices Down Dow closes down about 300, S&P off nearly 2% as oil slumps Dow drops more than 300 as US oil under $36 a barrel |