US STOCK MARKET UPDATE 20 FEB 2025

The U.S. stock market experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, February 20, 2025, with major indices closing lower: Dow Jones Industrial Average: fell 1%, a decline of over 450 points. APNEWS.COM S&P 500: decreased by 0.4%, retreating from its recent record highs. APNEWS.COM Nasdaq Composite: slipped 0.5%. APNEWS.COM