| Ticker | Volume | Price | Price Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJIA | 15,237.20 | -57.33 | -0.37% |
| S&P 500 | 1,642.36 | -8.15 | -0.49% |
| Nasdaq | 3,439.94 | -19.48 | -0.56% |
| Ticker | Volume | Price | Price Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| STOXX 50 | 2,764.04 | -12.74 | -0.46% |
| FTSE 100 | 6,658.18 | -38.61 | -0.58% |
| DAX | 8,299.19 | -52.79 | -0.63% |
| Ticker | Volume | Price | Price Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei | 14,612.50 | +128.47 | 0.89% |
| Hang Seng | 22,618.70 | -51.01 | -0.23% |
| S&P/ASX 200 | 4,983.50 | -78.95 | -1.56% |
Source: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
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