Blastoff: Dow Recovers over 10%
The Dow gains 936 points for an 11.08% gain on Monday, the third-highest percentage gain in the history of the index.
On October 6, 1931, the index gained 13.51%
On October 30, 1929, the index gained 11.90%.
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This market is highly volatile and too risky to predict. Traders must be nimble and willing to cut losses quickly or take the long-term (5+ year) view. Fortunes will be made and lost over the coming weeks, as the only thing we know for sure is that the volatility is here to stay.