Stocks fall, major indexes down after inflation data, Dow drops 300 points, setting six-day streaks end.

From Barron’s: 2025-04-30 11:14:00

Stocks dropped in late morning trading, with major indexes lower after latest inflation data. The Dow fell 300 points (0.7%), S&P 500 down 1%, Nasdaq Composite down 1.5%. At session lows, Dow down 700 points, Nasdaq down nearly 3%.

S&P 500 and Dow set to end six-day winning streaks.

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