The past century has been a wild ride for investors. This article explores ten of the most dramatic plunges the stock market has witnessed, from the tech-fueled Dot-com bubble burst to the global economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each crash offers a unique story, exposing vulnerabilities in the system and highlighting the interconnectedness of financial markets worldwide. Fueled by the excitement surrounding the internet revolution, the late 1990s saw a surge in internet companies, often nicknamed "dot-com" companies due to their .com web addresses. Investors poured money into these startups, driving stock ... (full story)