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Stocks Tumble Into Correction Territory On Coronavirus Fears

Stocks continued their downward slide on Thursday, with major indexes all at least 10% below their recent peaks. Investors are worried about the economic toll of a widening coronavirus epidemic.
Traders work during the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. Wall Street stocks opened sharply lower, amid fears the coronavirus will grow into a significant international health crisis.

Updated at 11:10 a.m. ET

Stocks continued their downward slide on Thursday, with major indexes falling into correction territory. Investors are worried about the economic toll of a widening coronavirus epidemic.

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