The stock market’s tanking: What to know

Aug 6, 2024

Stocks suffer third straight drop and worst session since September 2022

The “Magnifient Seven” tech leaders lost nearly $800 billion in market value, this as Warren Buffett dumped a good chunk of his Apple holdings 

Fears about a U.S. recession began last week and spilled over into Monday after a sharp drop in Asian markets 

Japan’s stock market had the worst session since 1987

Wall Street’s fear gauge spiked as investors dumped stocks

Some investors call on the Federal Reserve to take action 

Cryptocurrencies got slapped around in tandem with stocks

BLOOD BATH: The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost over 1,000 points on Monday in volatile trading, while the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 lost a hefty 3% continue reading here. The so-called Magnificent Seven, which includes Google, Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, Netflix, Alphabet and Meta, lost a combined $1 trillion during Monday’s session before settling just below that level … LIVE: market updates. 

VIDEO: A look at what’s behind the market sell-off. 

RECESSION FEARS ARE REAL: After a weaker July jobs report and data on manufacturing, economists are upping the odds of a recession … continue reading here.

BROKE THE LAW: Alphabet’s Google faces a damning decision from a federal judge who ruled the search giant is breaking the law … continue reading here. This added further pressure to the stock more on Google here.

BRUISED: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed he cut his stake in Apple by a large amount … continue reading here. The move slammed the shares … more on Apple.

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JAPAN’S JOLT: The Nikkei sank over 12%, the worst day since 1987, as the yen rallied to a seven-month-high vs. the U.S. dollar, triggering a crunch for investors and roiling global markets … continue reading here.

FEAR RAGES: The VIX Index, which measures market volatility and fear, spiked to the highest since 2020 … continue reading here.

VIDEO: Are investors right to be nervous about the U.S. stock market right now?

SHORT CIRCUIT: Several online brokerages reported that customers could not access accounts, among other glitches, as the market was in free fall … continue reading here.

DO SOMETHING?: Economists say the Federal Reserve dropped the ball by not raising interest rates and are now demanding action … continue reading here. Read more on the Federal Reserve here.

VIDEO: Why the Fed should not make a surprise move, says El-Erian.

CRYPTOS CRUSHED: Bitcoin and Ethereum got slammed in tandem with stocks … LIVE PRICES FOR CRYPTOCURRENCIES: HERE

VIDEO: Making the case for owning cryptocurrencies.

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​The Dow and S&P 500 had the worst session since September 2022 as U.S. stocks spiraled for a third session. This time, Japan factored into the equation. Here’s what to know.   

Stocks suffer third straight drop and worst session since September 2022

The “Magnifient Seven” tech leaders lost nearly $800 billion in market value, this as Warren Buffett dumped a good chunk of his Apple holdings 

Fears about a U.S. recession began last week and spilled over into Monday after a sharp drop in Asian markets 

Japan’s stock market had the worst session since 1987

Wall Street’s fear gauge spiked as investors dumped stocks

Some investors call on the Federal Reserve to take action 

Cryptocurrencies got slapped around in tandem with stocks

BLOOD BATH: The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost over 1,000 points on Monday in volatile trading, while the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 lost a hefty 3% continue reading here.The so-called Magnificent Seven, which includes Google, Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, Netflix, Alphabet and Meta, lost a combined $1 trillion during Monday’s session before settling just below that level … LIVE: market updates. 

VIDEO: A look at what’s behind the market sell-off. 

RECESSION FEARS ARE REAL: After a weaker July jobs report and data on manufacturing, economists are upping the odds of a recession … continue reading here.

BROKE THE LAW: Alphabet’s Google faces a damning decision from a federal judge who ruled the search giant is breaking the law … continue reading here.This added further pressure to the stock more on Google here.

BRUISED: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed he cut his stake in Apple by a large amount … continue reading here. The move slammed the shares … more on Apple.

THE ETF REPORT: NEED-TO-KNOW INSIGHTS

JAPAN’S JOLT: The Nikkei sank over 12%, the worst day since 1987, as the yen rallied to a seven-month-high vs. the U.S. dollar, triggering a crunch for investors and roiling global markets …continue reading here.

FEAR RAGES: The VIX Index, which measures market volatility and fear, spiked to the highest since 2020 … continue reading here.

VIDEO: Are investors right to be nervous about the U.S. stock market right now?

SHORT CIRCUIT: Several online brokerages reported that customers could not access accounts, among other glitches, as the market was in free fall … continue reading here.

DO SOMETHING?: Economists say the Federal Reserve dropped the ball by not raising interest rates and are now demanding action … continue reading here. Read more on the Federal Reserve here.

VIDEO: Why the Fed should not make a surprise move, says El-Erian.

CRYPTOS CRUSHED: Bitcoin and Ethereum got slammed in tandem with stocks …LIVE PRICES FOR CRYPTOCURRENCIES: HERE

VIDEO: Making the case for owning cryptocurrencies.

DON’T MISS IT: The FOX Business Rundown Podcast – more podcasts here.

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