USA: Tech jitters plunged the Dow after two record closes. The index see-sawed from the opening bell and was down more than 15 points at 8734.54 by midday. The Nasdaq began the day on a down note but was rallying, up more than 4 at 1738.38 in the afternoon. Russia: The 7-point loss over the past few days is attributed to the ailing Yeltsin's absence, but traders are telling investors not to fear a full-scale crash should the president die suddenly.
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USA: Tech jitters plunged the Dow after two record closes. The index see-sawed from the opening bell and was down more than 15 points at 8734.54 by midday. The Nasdaq began the day on a down note but was rallying, up more than 4 at 1738.38 in the afternoon. Russia: The 7-point loss over the past few days is attributed to the ailing Yeltsin's absence, but traders are telling investors not to fear a full-scale crash should the president die suddenly.
