U.S. stocks lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 3.45%
In short
United States stocks finished the trading day down following sustained selling. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 3.45% by the end of the session. The losses reflected broad declines across the market through the close of trade.
Key points
- A major market average experienced a significant decline of over three percent during the…: A major market average experienced a significant decline of over three percent during the session.
- Broad-based selling drove United States equities lower before the close of trade.: Broad-based selling drove United States equities lower before the close of trade.
- The trading session concluded with pervasive losses extending throughout the domestic sto…: The trading session concluded with pervasive losses extending throughout the domestic stock market.