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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Stocks Plummet on UK's Credit Woes

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(Newser) – Stocks plummeted at today’s open after Standard & Poor’s warned it might downgrade the UK’s credit rating, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow tumbled 126 points, while the Nasdaq and S&P each fell more than 1%. Investors now fear other major economies, including the US, could face downgrades. Job data were mixed, with initial claims falling 12,000, but continuing claims climbing 75,000 to a record 6,662,000.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.   (AP Photo)
Trader Anthony Riccio works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, May 14, 2009.
Trader Anthony Riccio works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, May 14, 2009.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Trader Christopher Dalton Sr. watches the numbers as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, May 14, 2009.
Trader Christopher Dalton Sr. watches the numbers as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, May 14, 2009.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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