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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 48382.39 +319.10 +0.66%
I:COMP NASDAQ COMPOSITE INDEX 23235.62896 -6.36 -0.03%
SP500 S&P 500 6858.47 +12.97 +0.19%

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