NEW YORK, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- U.S. equities closed sharply lower on Wednesday as investors grew concerned over soaring COVID-19 infections and the possible economic consequences.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 943.24 points, or 3.43 percent, to 26,519.95. The S&P 500 decreased 119.65 points, or 3.53 percent, to 3,271.03. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 426.48 points, or 3.73 percent, to 11,004.87.
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