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Stock Market Today: Dow Drops 600 On Oil Surge; Airline, Bank, Chip Shares Fall But Dell Posts Gain (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index sold off 600 points Thursday as oil prices surged. Dollar General tumbled on earnings.

BusinessBy Catherine ChenMarch 12, 20261 min read

Last updated: April 1, 2026, 7:57 AM

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Stock Market Today: Dow Drops 600 On Oil Surge; Airline, Bank, Chip Shares Fall But Dell Posts Gain (Live Coverage)

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Catherine Chen

Financial Correspondent

Catherine Chen covers finance, Wall Street, and the global economy with a focus on business strategy. A former financial analyst turned journalist, she translates complex economic data into clear, actionable reporting. Her coverage spans Federal Reserve policy, cryptocurrency markets, and international trade.

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