Wall Street Stocks Approach 12-Year Lows

from National Public Radio

In the fall of 2007, the Dow Jones industrial average peaked at more than 14,000. Now, stocks are at roughly half that level. Dow components — including aluminum maker Alcoa and credit card company American Express — saw big drops in their stock prices Monday.The overall index dropped more than 3 percent, to 7,176.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, February 24, 2009