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The 10 Biggest Drops in Dow Jones Industrial Average History

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 586 points yesterday (Monday), marking the eighth-worst point drop in the Dow's 133-year history. On "Black Monday," the Dow Jones closed at 15,872.22, which was a 3.56% drop.

The biggest point drop in the history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average happened on Sept. 29, 2008, when the index plummeted 6.98%.

Here's how yesterday's drop for the Dow Jones Industrial Average ranks among its worst point losses...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Rebounds Today After "Black Monday"

Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average today (Tuesday, Aug. 25) forecasted a 523-point increase as investors attempt to move past "Black Monday," in which the Dow Jones saw its largest intraday decline in its 133-year history.

This morning, China slashed interest rates again after falling another 7.6% on Tuesday. The Shanghai Index is now down more than 15% in two days, as concerns about the nation's growth rattles investors.

Here's everything investors need to know about the Dow Jones Industrial Average today...

The Markets Are Extraordinarily Volatile, Here's What to Do

The markets swung more than 1,000 points in each direction over the course of trading yesterday. The chaos started in Asia and spread to the United States as the day went on.

That the markets plunged that far in the first place is a sure sign that panic is definitely setting in. I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel the angst just like you do. You're not alone.

So today, let's talk about how you do that and, as usual, take a quick look at three specific investments you can put to work immediately if the U.S. markets fall further or if China's markets have not yet bottomed.

Here's how to protect yourself from a market correction - and make a profit when everybody is losing...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today "Won't Rise Back to Old Levels Anytime Soon"

The Dow Jones Industrial Average today (Monday, Aug. 24) plummeted a whopping 1,000 points at market open. Markets were able to recover somewhat, but still finished deep in negative territory. The Dow today closed down 588.47 points (-3.58%); the S&P 500 fell 77.68 points (-3.94%); and the Nasdaq lost 179.79 points (-3.82%).

Today's stock market rout followed last week's unenviable record as the worst for stocks in four years…

Money Morning Technical Trading Specialist D.R. Barton appeared on CNBC World Sunday night, where he predicted today's DJIA bloodbath.

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