plunging

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A strong May jobs report led to a market selloff, with semiconductor shares plunging 10.3% and solar stocks falling 9% on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The picture shows implied volatility increasing into a spike and then plunging, creating a sawtooth pattern.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

More drones followed, once more plunging the residents of this besieged city into a 21st century version of the Blitz.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

The news sent shares plunging more than 20% before settling down 12% on Thursday as Wall Street analysts pressed executives for clarity on the appliance maker’s financial picture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The man-trip lurched and we were off, plunging down what seemed an endless black tunnel.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam