Business● Elevated4d ago · Nov 6, 2026, 1:00 AM
Carnage on Wall Street Thursday , Nasdaq plunges 5 . 50 percent
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from africaleader.com · South Africa · North America
Wall Street experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, with the Nasdaq index dropping by 5.50 percent. This indicates a notable decline in market performance, potentially impacting investors and the broader economy.
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