Dow Jones Plunges More Than 1,000 Points Amid Coronavirus Fears

Dow Jones Plunges More Than 1,000 Points Amid Coronavirus Fears
Traders work on the floor of the New York stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, on Feb. 24, 2020. pencer Platt/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 1,000 points on Monday as the number of coronavirus cases outside of China surged, sparking fears of a protracted economic slowdown.

The Dow closed 1,031.61 points lower, or 3.56 percent, at 27,960.80, while the S&P 500 dropped 3.35 percent to 3,225.89. The Nasdaq Composite closed 3.71 percent lower to 9,221.28. Monday’s decline marked the third-biggest daily drop for the Dow Jones.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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