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Stock Market's Wild Rollercoaster: Why Your Wallet's Not Laughing!

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Is your investment portfolio taking a nosedive? Check out these 10 sinking stocks that could cost you big bucks!

The current state of the S&P 500 is more than just a numerical decrease; it's a gut-wrenching rollercoaster for investors. Since its peak on July 16, the index has dropped by 6.1%. But what makes this decline feel so disheartening is not just the percentage, but the colossal $2 trillion that investors have watched vanish right before their eyes, like last weekend’s fish & chips. The sheer dollar magnitude of these losses is akin to watching your favorite rugby team lose in the finals—just when you thought they had it in the bag!

Among the casualties, three major stocks have taken heavy hits. Etsy (ETSY) has struggled to regain its pre-pandemic growth, fizzing out like a flat soda. Walgreens (WBA) has emerged as the heavyweight champion of losses, suffering the most significant decline across the S&P 500. Investors are scratching their heads, wondering if they should bail out before their portfolios are further hijacked by these sinking ships.

As the markets continue to tumble, recession fears are mounting, and more questions linger in the air than a bunch of confused kiwis picking between pavlova or cheesecake. The Dow Jones and Nasdaq indices are similarly experiencing a downturn, prompting nervous investors to rethink their strategies. News of a potential 50-basis point rate cut has stirred the pot, as experts debate how to navigate this turbulent waters. It seems the only thing certain right now is uncertainty!

But don’t pack your bags just yet! There’s always silver linings hidden in those cloudy stock market days. It’s essential to keep an eye on critical support levels in the S&P 500. Meanwhile, on a lighter note, did you know that while stocks drop like a dropped ice cream cone, there’s always some ice cream parlor waiting to serve you a hefty scoop of joy? And speaking of ice cream, homeowners have been enjoying a surprising stability in housing prices, providing a welcome contrast to the stock market’s bumpy ride.

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10 Imploding Stocks Cost Investors A Staggering $2 Trillion (Investor's Business Daily)

The S&P 500 is down "only" 6.1% since its July 16 high. So why does the drop feel so bad? It's the dollar magnitude of the losses.

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Get Your Money Out of These 3 S&P 500 Stocks by 2025 (Investorplace.com)

Etsy (ETSY): The company's growth hasn't been the same since after the pandemic. Walgreens (WBA): It has the biggest losses out of any S&P 500 stock.

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As markets crater, key levels to watch on the S&P 500 as it nears ... (CNBC)

Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Market Data ...

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Wall Street today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq tumble on growing ... (Livemint)

US stock indices tumbled on Monday on fears of the United States slipping into recession following weak economic data last week. At the opening bell, the Dow ...

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Don't Panic as the S&P 500 Tumbles (ETF.com)

Fed funds futures began pricing in a high likelihood of a 50-basis point rate cut at the Fed's September meeting, while analysts at major investment banks ...

S&P 500 Futures Decline in Premarket Trading; First Fincl ... (Barron's)

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S&P 500 Technical Analysis – Heavy deleveraging amid ... (ForexLive)

The S&P 500 selloff got triggered by an ugly US ISM Manufacturing PMI and extended after a surprisingly weak US NFP report. What's next?

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Stock selloff continues, as U.S. recession fears mount: Live Updates (Fox Business)

Global stock selloff, US recession, Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq, bond yields, bitcoin. FOX Business is providing real-time updates on the markets, commodities and ...

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Stock Market Today: What to Watch After Last Week's Selloff—Live ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Live updates on stocks, bonds and markets, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.

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Dow drops over 1000, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since ... (11Alive.com WXIA)

The drops were just the latest in a sell-off that swept the Earth. Japan's Nikkei 225 helped start Monday by plunging 12.4% for its worst day since 1987.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq Sink To Lowest Levels Since May As Crash Fears ... (Forbes)

Major U.S. stock indexes closed a volatile Monday trading session at their lowest prices in months, as markets globally exhibit fear.

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall 3% each amid US recession fears, Apple drop (Reuters)

U.S. stocks ended with steep losses on Monday, leaving the Nasdaq and S&P 500 down at least 3% each as the market extended last week's sell-off amid U.S. ...

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Dow futures tumble 1000 points as global stock market rout ... (CNBC)

The U.S. stock market was under pressure amid a broad global equity market sell-off. The losses come after the Nasdaq Composite fell into correction Friday.

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S&P 500 Is Pummeled in Worst Day Since 2022 as Tech Stocks Dive (Yahoo Finance)

(Bloomberg) -- US equities plunged on Monday, part of a wave of selling globally, as investors braced for days of volatility amid rising concerns over a ...

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The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs (advisorperspectives.com)

The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), and Nasdaq Composite are all stock market indexes used to measure the performance of various aspects of the ...

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Sell-off in global markets sends S&P 500 to its worst day since 2022 ... (ABC News)

Sell-off in global markets sends S&P 500 to its worst day since 2022; Dow drops 1,000 points. ByThe Associated Press. August 5, 2024, 1:00 PM.

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S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Index Falls 3% as Economic ... (Investopedia)

The S&P 500 dropped 3% on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, as concerns about the U.S. economy after Friday's weaker-than-expected jobs report spilled over into the new ...

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall 3% each amid U.S. recession fears, Apple drop (Nikkei Asia)

NEW YORK (Reuters) -- U.S. stocks ended with steep losses on Monday, leaving the Nasdaq and S&P 500 down at least 3% each as the market extended l.

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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq All Slide as Global Selloff Intensifies (BusinessDesk)

By Caitlin McCabeA stock-market selloff intensified around the world, sending US indexes sliding and volatility spiking to its highest levels since the ...

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S&P 500 futures bounce after index posts worst day in nearly two ... (CNBC)

S&P 500 futures bounced in overnight trading after the broad index notched its worst day in nearly two years as global markets sold off.

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CrowdStrike, AMD among the rare S&P 500 gainers in a sea of red (MarketWatch)

To say that the stock market's breadth was bad, on a day the S&P 500 index had its worst day in a year, would be an understatement.

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S&P 500 suffers worst loss since 2022 (ABC News)

When markets opened on Monday morning, the S&P 500 fell about 4% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped more than 6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell roughly ...

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