Closing Bell: February 5, 2018

Dow Jones industrials fell more than 1,500 points on Monday. This marked the largest single-day point drop in history. Cheddar's Hope King and Baker Machado explain the latest movement in the markets. Technology stocks are one factor driving Dow Jones Industrials down to the largest intra-day point drop in history. Tom's Guide Editor-In-Chief Mark Spoonauer explains the factors he sees contributing to this volatility. SpaceX planning to launch its Falcon Heavy rocket Tuesday. CEO Elon Musk tweeted Sunday night it "remains go." If it is successful it will be the biggest, and most powerful rocket to go into space over thirty years.

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