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(Reuters) – U.S. stocks opened sharply lower on Friday, as the global tally of coronavirus infections surpassed 100,000 and jittery investors took cover in perceived safe havens such as bonds and gold.
The fell 664.07 points, or 2.54%, at the open to 25,457.21.
The opened lower by 69.74 points, or 2.31%, at 2,954.20. The dropped 269.58 points, or 3.08%, to 8,469.02 at the opening bell.
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