Stock Market Plummets for Third Consecutive Day Amid Growing Coronavirus Fears
Major U.S. stock indices were down sharply for the third day in a row amid fears about the spreading coronavirus crisis.The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened Thursday in positive territory but began a steep decline within the first half-hour of trading. The plunge came a day after President Donald Trump held a news conference to assure Americans that the federal government is prepared to respond to a public health emergency if the number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. begins to spike.The Dow was down more than 900 points but had recovered some by 11 a.m. Et. ...