The latter has always resulted in investor jitteriness, visible in the stock market.

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They explain the jitteriness in the stock market by noting that a fourth of corporate earnings comes from financial companies, which are having a rough year.

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She knew that every relief-bringing puff of Albuterol brought with it an unrelenting jitteriness that was as painful for her to watch as it was for Davis to endure.

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The following chart first illustrates stock reactions on down days, this data taken in the early market on July 25, at the beginning of the market jitteriness with the debt talks.

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Caffeinated energy drinks can contain anywhere from 160 to 500 mg of caffeine, according to the FDA. For most people caffeine is not a problem, though it can lead to jitteriness and other mildly unpleasant effects.

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In addition, we anticipate continued jitteriness among Compensation Committees as they try to do the right thing amidst competitive forces that threaten retention, governance concerns among investors, new rules from the SEC, and public and political sentiments captured by the Occupy movement.

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