Computer Crash Affects Dow Jones

American Voices

March 2, 2007 | ISSUE 43•09

A computer error fueled a panic at the already jittery New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, causing stocks to fall further. What do you think?

I was fooled by the glitch and tried to sell off my portfolio, but luckily I couldn't get my broker on the phone because he shot himself in the head. Whew!

Robin Feil
Systems Analyst
That's the last straw. I'm taking my money out of stocks right now and putting it toward a hot dog.

Jordan Dixon
Non-Profit Fundraiser
If anyone could handle a stock-exchange computer glitch, it's those calm, composed Wall Street traders.

Jonathan Edgerton
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