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U.S. unemployment drops to 7.9%

Volatility whacked U.S. stocks after President Donald Trump disclosed that he tested positive for COVID-19.

Stocks attempted to curb losses during the choppy session but ultimately closed lower.

Ticker Security Last Change Change %
I:DJI DOW JONES AVERAGES 47850.94 -31.96 -0.07%
I:COMP NASDAQ COMPOSITE INDEX 23505.1358 +51.04 +0.22%
SP500 S&P 500 6857.12 +7.40 +0.11%

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