Stock summary: Dow Jones witnessed decline of 2.89%, its biggest drop since October

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 43,428.02, posting a significant decline of 1,292.97 points (-2.89%) over the past five days.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 43,428.02, posting a significant decline of 1,292.97 points (-2.89%) over the past five days. The holiday-shortened trading week saw the index fluctuating with gains in the initial days but decline in the later half of the week. The drop of 2.89% is the biggest drop for Dow since Oct 2024. 

On February 21 at 4:53 PM GMT-5, the index experienced notable fluctuations, reaching a high of 43,959.73 and a low of 43,349.33 during the session. The previous close stood at 44,176.65, marking a substantial retreat as the session progressed. At one point, the index attempted to stabilize, climbing to 43,820.13, but selling pressure pushed it lower, resulting in a bearish close.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute any financial advice.

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