Global markets fall sharply; Dow plunges 966 points

By Damian J. Troise, The Associated Press
U.S. stocks fell sharply in early trading Monday, following a broad sell-off in overseas markets, as a surge in virus cases and a worrisome spread of the disease outside the epicenter in China sent investors running for safety.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped 966 points, or 3.3% and gave up all of its gains for the year. The S&P 500 index skidded 3.2% and gave up most of its gains for 2020. The Nasdaq fell 3.8%.
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