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Mar 2021
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Nasdaq Composite Sells Off 3%

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The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dips because of rising bond yields. Dollar General stock falls. And global home prices are on the rise. Host: Alexandra Scaggs. Producer: Katie Ferguson. 
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