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Dow Plummets 214 Points

Market ends at its lowest level in 18 months

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 6, 2008 3:44 PM CST

(Newser) – The markets fell sharply today as the dollar hit a fresh low against the euro, oil prices hit a fresh high, and more bleak news on the housing front came to light, MarketWatch reports. The Dow plummeted 214.6 points to settle at 12,040.... Read full story »

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