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title: "U.S. Stocks Pulling Back Sharply On Profit Taking, Treasury Yield Spike"
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description: "U.S. stocks experienced a sharp decline on Friday, with major averages falling significantly after recent gains. The Dow dropped 495.24 points (1%), the Nasdaq fell 316.72 points (1.2%), and the S&P 500 decreased by 71.77 points (1%). This sell-off is attributed to profit-taking following the markets' recent strength."
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# U.S. Stocks Pulling Back Sharply On Profit Taking, Treasury Yield Spike

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Stocks have moved sharply lower during trading on Friday, giving back ground following the strength seen in the previous session. The major averages have all shown notable moves to the downside on the day.Currently, the Dow is down 495.24 points or 1 percent at 49,568.22, the Nasdaq is down 316.72 points or 1.2 percent at 26,318.50 and the S&P 500 is down 71.77 points or 1 percent at 7,429.47.The ...

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