The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell below 10,000 today for the first time since mid-March. As NPR's Jim Zarroli reports, investors had lots of economic developments to fret over. Consumer prices in September rose at their fastest pace in six months. IBM earnings missed forecasts. And a new batch of high-tech companies reported disappointing sales. All the major averages plummeted sharply after the opening bell, but gained ground later in the day.
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