The Dow Jones industrial average fell 189.77 points or 1.19 percent, to end at 15,738.79. The S&P 500 lost 18.30 points or 1.02 percent, to finish at 1,774.20. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 46.53 points or 1.14 percent, to close at 4,051.43.

The benchmark S&P 500 has lost ground in four of the past five sessions as fears over slowing growth in China and large capital outflows from developing markets prompted investors to seek safe-haven assets.
 
Epic Research Update : US Markets

The S&P 500 scored its biggest gain in more than a month on Thursday as Facebook led a tech rally and data showed the US economy was on solid footing in the fourth quarter.

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 109.82 points or 0.70 percent, to end at 15,848.61. The S&P 500 gained 19.99 points or 1.13 percent, to finish at 1,794.19, its biggest daily percentage gain since December 18. The Nasdaq Composite added 71.69 points or 1.77 percent, to close at 4,123.13, its best daily percentage rise since October 10.
 
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