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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 48327.02 +263.73 +0.55%
I:COMP NASDAQ COMPOSITE INDEX 23233.315488 -8.68 -0.04%
SP500 S&P 500 6854.68 +9.18 +0.13%

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