Cisco, Amazon Shares Trigger 175-Point Dow Jones Slide
CSCO•On May 19, Cisco and Amazon shares were the leading decliners on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, triggering a 175-point slide in the index. The downturn erased early session gains, leaving all 30 Dow components in negative territory by mid-afternoon trading.
1. May 19 Sell-Off Led by Cisco and Amazon
On May 19, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 175 points as investors trimmed positions in major stocks. Cisco and Amazon recorded the steepest declines among the 30 components, reversing early session gains and dragging all major Dow components into negative territory.
