Previous day's gains wiped out on New York stock crash
New York stock market fell sharply as reports tied to President Ford’s possible aid to avert default fueled uncertainty. Dow Jones closed at 38.63, down 12.83 points. 1,073 of 1,828 issues declined while volume dropped to 10.1 million shares amid broad losses.
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Plan to avert default shakes New York City stocks
Moody's downgraded New York City's general obligation bonds from Ba to Caa after a Ford plan to avert default failed to reassure markets. The Dow fell as trading ended, with the Nasdaq and NYSE composite down sharply. Officials insisted only a federal rescue could prevent default, while Ford reiterated opposition to federal help.
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