Five things you need to know before the market opens on Monday, October 9:
1. — stock market Today: stocks Fall, Oil Rises as Attacks on Israel Shake Global Markets
The deadliest attacks against Israel in at least five decades have sent oil prices soaring and put global markets on edge ahead of a key week on Wall Street.
2. — Oil prices rise as Iran’s links to Israel attacks raise supply concerns
Iran’s ties to Hamas and Hezbollah, the groups responsible for the deadliest attacks on Israel in decades, have sent global oil prices soaring on concerns of a regional conflict.
3. — Bristol Myers to buy cancer specialists Mirati Therapeutics for $5.8 billion
Bristol Myers will pay up to $5.8 billion for cancer treatment specialists Mirati Therapeutics in the latest oncology deal in the fast-moving pharmaceutical sector.
4. — UAW rejects pay deal with Mack Trucks as Big 3 strike enters fourth week
The United Autoworkers Union, which is entering its fourth week of strike against the Big Three automakers, rejected a tentative wage deal with Volvo-owned Mack Trucks on Sunday night.
5. — Disney rises after report that Nelson Peltz has increased his stake and seeks a board seat
Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz, who has been pushing for a seat on Disney’s board since late last year, has amassed a $30 billion stake in the media and entertainment group, according to the Wall Street Journal.