Why the Dow Dropped Today

U.S. stock markets moved back and forth today, only to close the day relatively flat. Europe, as has been the case all this year, played a prominent role in the day's early activities. However, there were several other major moves that investors need to follow. Check out the following video to get all the news about the day's market activity.

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