Markets Fall Again as 2 Key Stocks Show Fear of What's Ahead
After a day of calm, stock markets moved sharply lower again on Tuesday, showing nervousness about the potential impact of the new omicron COVID-19 variant. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) fell 89 points to 4,566, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) dropped 331 points to 15,454. High-growth tech stocks have been among those getting the greatest amount of attention from nervous investors lately.