30 Years After '87 Crash, Social Media Stokes Fears of a Repeat Despite Key Differences
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As anniversary of 1987 "Black Monday" crash nears, some on Wall Street swap ominous charts suggesting it could recur.
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Social media seems eager to relive crash, with viral charts comparing current market to 1987.
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Strategists point out differences between 1987 and now, like stronger circuit breakers and differences in markets.
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Some strategists still warn about possibility of 1987-style crash based on patterns in stocks and bonds.
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Other strategists argue not enough similarities to conclude a crash is likely, though some think stocks need to fall to stop bond bleeding.