U.S. STOCKS OPEN LOWER ON MONDAY

Highlights

• Despite opening lower, all three indices are set to end the month of November with major monthly gains

• On the basis of last Friday’s closing prices, the Dow is looking strong to post a monthly gain of 12.9 percent for its best month since 1987

• The S&P 500 and the tech heavy Nasdaq Composite are headed for an 11.3% and 11.9% percent in November, which would be their best ga....