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U.S. Total Stock Market Index Plummets: Dow Jones Gauge Drops Nearly 5%

The Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Index (INDEXDJX: DWCF), a broad measure encompassing virtually all publicly traded U.S. stocks, experienced a significant downturn during trading on Wednesday, April 10th. The index reflected widespread losses across the American equity landscape. As of 1:26 PM UTC-4, the index was recorded at 51,124.26.

This level represents a substantial decrease of 2,645.80 points from the previous day’s close, marking a steep decline of 4.92% for the session so far. The index is trading considerably lower than its prior closing value of 53,770.06, highlighting the significant negative pressure across the entire U.S. stock market today.

The intraday chart illustrates a clear downward trajectory for the index throughout the morning and into the afternoon. After a persistent slide, the index appeared to hit a session low around 12:30 PM Eastern Time before attempting a slight recovery.

This sharp fall in the Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Index indicates broad-based weakness affecting companies of all sizes within the United States. Investors are closely watching this comprehensive market barometer as trading continues, gauging the overall health and direction of the U.S. stock market during the April 10th session.