Stocks fall sharply as worries mount about weakening US economy. Dow drops 600, Nasdaq closes 10% below July high (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported the Nasdaq's most recent high occurred in June})

Stocks fall sharply as worries mount about weakening US economy. Dow drops 600, Nasdaq closes 10% below July high (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported the Nasdaq's most recent high occurred in June})

ByThe Associated Press

August 2, 2024, 4:06 PM

NEW YORK -- Stocks fall sharply as worries mount about weakening US economy. Dow drops 600, Nasdaq closes 10% below July high (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported the Nasdaq's most recent high occurred in June}).

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