U.S. stocks resume downward slide over coronavirus fears 

U.S. stocks resumed their downward slide on Wednesday, falling sharply in opening trading amid rising fears over the coronavirus outbreak.

According to CNN: 

The Dow opened 700 points, or 2.9 percent, lower.

The S&P 500 kicked off 2.6 percent lower.

The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.5 percent.