The markets were in turmoil today over concerns about the economies in both the US and Europe, the Wall Street Journal reports. Greece, Portugal, and Spain are all struggling with their national debt, while in the US, weekly unemployment claims rose, spooking traders ahead of tomorrow's monthly jobs report.
- The Dow fell 268 points to close at 10,002.
- The Nasdaq lost 65 points, settling at 2,125.
- The S&P 500 dropped 34 points, closing at 1,063.
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