Market Snapshot: Dow slumps to kick off final session of month as stock market aims for best August in 36 years

U.S. stocks are mostly lower to start Monday’s trade as Wall Street attempts to close out a strong performance in a seasonally lackluster month, ahead of what’s likely to be a turbulent patch for investors heading into autumn amid the COVID-19 pandemic and ahead of crucial 2020 elections.

U.S. stocks are mostly lower to start Monday’s trade as Wall Street attempts to close out a strong performance in a seasonally lackluster month, ahead of what’s likely to be a turbulent patch for investors heading into autumn amid the COVID-19 pandemic and ahead of crucial 2020 elections.