the dow jones industrial averages open at its deepest level in over six years on thursday , having lost 1 . 16 % , or 89 . 68 points , putting it to a level of 7 , 465 . 95 . it had , at each location , set an intraday bear market low of 7 , 447 . 55 . it was the lowest ending for the year following october 9 , 2002 . the dow has lost almost fifteen percent before the start of this date .
The Dow Jones has gained points.