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DJIA Index Falls Triple Digits on Rate-Hike Chatter

By , Executive Producer, Money Morning -

DJIA index

The DJIA index dipped 104 points Tuesday. Why the decline? Expectations for a faster rate increase by the Federal Reserve outweighed improving economic data.

New home sales hit a seven-year high in February, a sign of surging demand in the housing market. Existing home sales were also up 1.2% in February despite bad weather.

Here are the day's top market stories - plus our new profit tip for investors...