The 1,000-point plunge in the Dow Jones Industrial Average is unanimous, with all 30 components losing ground. The biggest drags on the Dow were shares of Home Depot Inc. , which tumbled $14.97 (4.8%), and UnitedHealth Group Inc. , which dropped $14.18 (2.8%), to shave about a combined 192 points off the Dow’s price. The Dow sank 1,003 points, or 3.0%, in midday trading. Among other big decliners, Salesforce Inc.’s stock was the biggest percentage decliner, falling 6.8%, or $12.69, to cut the Dow’s price by about 84 points. Apple Inc.’s stock, which slid 4.7%, or $7.72, was a 51-point drag on the Dow. The best performer was Amgen Inc.’s stock , as it only fell 0.5%.
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