Shake, Rattle and Fall

Stocks fall sharply on global worries

The Dow plunges 4% as the market opens to fears about European banks.  

Bad U.S. economic news, too 

Also: 

• Global growth forecast cut
• Jobless claims rise
• Consumer prices shoot up

Why Europe will keep rattling stocks

The market's jumpiness rests on fears over France and Germany that won't end soon.  

A toxic brew abroad 

Also: 

• Don't hit panic button
• Second Great Depression?
• Lowest mortgage rates