Stocks sink after jobs miss, Trump-Harris tax plans, home retailer closing all stores

U.S. hiring picked up in August but not as much as economists had forecasted.  Stocks sank for the week with September off to a rocky start for investors ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting later this week. Deal danger: Both Alberstons and Kroger, as well as U.S. Steel and Nippon, are warning of consequences if the Biden administration blocks both mergers.Dueling tax plans: VP Kamala Harris vs. former President Trump. Amazon's Alexa is embroiled in controversy. Another ret