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Investors send stocks tumbling, Dow plunges 900 points

By Max Zahn, ABC News
New York Stock Exchange Opens Tuesday Morning After Dow Dropped Over 800 Points Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on February 24, 2026 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
By Max Zahn, ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 900 points on Thursday as the war with Iran escalated and oil prices continued to climb.

The Dow fell 908 points, or 1.8%, while S&P 500 dropped 1%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq declined 0.9%.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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