Dow Drops 800-Plus Points as US Stocks Dip Sharply

U.S. stocks posted their worst loss since February on Wednesday, the Dow Jones industrial average finishing the day down more than 800 points. The losses were widespread as bond yields remained high after steep increases last week. Companies that have been the biggest winners on the market the last few years, including technology companies and retailers, suffered steep declines. The Dow gave up nearly 828 points, or 3.15 percent, to 25,600. The Nasdaq composite, which has a...

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