Why are markets down? Let us count the ways By: CNBC.com News July 31, 2014 at 09:53 AM EDT Stocks are sharply lower, with European stocks trading ugly right from the start. Several factors are moving our markets. Read More >> Related Stocks: Ally Financial BP Plc ADR Bioblast Pharma Ltd Capital One Financial Catalent Inc Healthequity JPMorgan Chase & Co Synchrony Financial Vascular Biogen. Ord Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.