JCPenney Stock Rose on October 10, Market Fell
Major indexes fell on October 10 due to investors’ fears about rising rates. The S&P 500 (SPY) fell 3.3%, while the Dow Jones fell 3.2% on October 10. However, JCPenney (JCP) stock rose 6.6% on October 10 due to news about the company extending its agreement with Synchrony Financial (SYF) regarding a marketing and servicing alliance for JCPenney’s credit card program. The amended agreement between the two companies extends the term of JCPenney’s credit card program until January 2027.