STOCKS SLIP: Here's what you need to know

The major equity indexes closed marginally lower on the first day of a shortened week of trading.

Meanwhile, bitcoin rose more than 10% and back above $16,000 following its drop last week.

Here's the scoreboard:

• Dow:
• S&P 500:
• Nasdaq:
• WTI crude oil:

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