1) JC Penny’s stocks sank 7% after a post market close announcement Thursday. Stock has dropped more than 50 percent over the past 12 months, as another traditional retailer continues to sink.
2) Two thirds of business economist predict another recession before the end of 2020.
3) The Canadians joined Mexico in a new trade agreement with the United States to replaced NAFTA.
4) 1 OCT 18 Stock market closings: Rising oil prices dampened the rally of stock prices.
Dow 26,651.21 up 192.90
Nasdaq 8,037.30 down 9.05
S&P 500 2,924.59 up 10.61
10 Year Yield: up at 3.08%
Oil: $75.45 up from $73.56