The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 100 points on the stock market today, but bitcoin gains managed to drive several cryptocurrency stocks higher. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issued a warning ahead of a major inflation report as a partial government shutdown looms. Dow stocks dropped further below the 39,000 level Tuesday with a 0.3% loss, while the S&P 500 managed a 0.2% rise. Among the S&P sectors, communication services and utilities gained, while energy and health suffered. The Nasdaq was flat earlier but revived to advance 0.4% at the end of the trading day. Volume on the New York ... (full story)