Stocks plummeted Thursday, with the Dow plunging around 345 points as mixed retail sales, lower oil prices and dour labor market readings amplified worries about a global economic slowdown.
Oil prices fall by more than $5
Oil prices in New York and London have fallen by more than $5 due to fears that a global economic slowdown would stifle demand.
Cautious mood on Wall Street
Stocks appeared poised for losses at the start of Friday's session as investors kept an eye on oil prices ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting.
Stocks pop in early trade
Stocks inched higher in the early going Thursday as investors welcomed falling oil prices and higher-than-expected retail sales, and took in stride news of a management shakeup at troubled...
Stocks set for shaky open
U.S. stocks looked set for a cautious open Thursday as investors eyed volatile oil prices and awaited a report on retail sales.
Bears roaming Wall Street
Stocks looked set for a sharp decline at Friday's open as AIG's big loss raised credit jitters and soaring oil prices fanned inflation concerns.
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