U.S., Worldwide Markets Plunge Anew on Recession Fears

The drop followed a day in which markets plummeted around the world before U.S. markets opened. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index closed down 9.6 percent . By early afternoon trading, Germany's DAX index was down 10.8 percent, Britain's FTSE 100 fell 8.7 percent and France's CAC40 dropped 10 percent. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Oct 24, 2008 - 8:56 AM PDT
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Edited by: Fabrice Florin - Oct 24, 2008 - 10:35 AM PDT

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Fabrice Florin
3.7
by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 24, 2008

Short breaking news report largely based on Associated Press and New York Times reporting about the dramatic drop in drop in worldwide stock market values. The report is based on factual information, provided by several credible sources.

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Garrett Valenzuela
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by Garrett Valenzuela - Oct. 24, 2008

the writer shows excellent initiative in going after the stock market crashing. he gets alot of facts and shows a well rounded point. he gives quotes from very stable people to prove the point of his story.

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