San Francisco Chronicle | News Summary: Stocks fall as budget talks slow The Associated Press 'HAPPY TALK' ISN'T HELPING: Stocks fell after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said little progress was being made on budget talks. Lawmakers had to move beyond "happy talk" and begin addressing specific issues, Reid said. GREECE DEAL: Stocks ... Stocks Sink as Fiscal Cliff Talks Stall The close: Stocks slump on fiscal cliff fears Senate fiscal cliff bickering spooks market |