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- Point loss: 777.68The New York Times: House Rejects Bailout Package; Stocks Plunge (September 29, 2008)
- Percentage loss: 6.98%The New York Times: House Rejects Bailout Package; Stocks Plunge (September 29, 2008)
- Drop broke single-day record set on September 17, 2001The New York Times: House Rejects Bailout Package; Stocks Plunge (September 29, 2008)
- Previous record single-day loss: 684 pointsThe New York Times: House Rejects Bailout Package; Stocks Plunge (September 29, 2008)
- Three sevens in blackjack results in highest possible hand
- Three sevens on slot machine typically results in large payout
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In its single worst single-day point loss in history, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged just over 777 points.The New York Times: House Rejects Bailout Package; Stocks Plunge (September 29, 2008) Three sevens is typically considered a lucky combination, especially on a slot machine.
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Dow Drops 777 Questions
Bailout Wine, what happens if the Dow goes up? Do you have to pay more? 1 AnswerNo, the article says the price remains at $39 a bottle. I think I'll stick to beer thanks. read more
What is the point of having a constant DOW ticker in the corner of every channel? 3 AnswersI would imagine that as a result of the current financial downturn (and the media's desire to play on that, no matter how bored we are of it) that the news netw... read more
What do you think is most probable? The Dow Jones going to 7,000 first or to 9,000? 3 AnswersI would disagree with you. I think it is more likely that we will go up to 9,000 rather than 7,000. The stock market tends to be a leading indicator of the dir... read more
What were you doing when the ball dropped? 14 AnswersWatched ABC's Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve. Saw the Clinton's press the button, watched the ball drop, kissed my wife and kids, sent them to bed, typed ... read more