Sharp fall into the close

The major US stock indices fell sharply into the close for the day.

Highlights:

  • Dow and S&P closes lower for the second consecutive day
  • NASDAQ posts its third straight loss
  • stocks have worst two day performance since July 19
  • major indices close just off the lows

the final numbers are showing:

  • Dow - -382.59 points or -1.08% at 34960.69
  • S&P -47.82 points or -1.08% at 4400.27
  • NASDAQ -130.27 points or -0.89% at 14525.91
  • Russell 2000-18.39 points or -0.84% at 2158.78