Oil Pushes Stocks Further From Record Highs

“The AP reports higher oil prices are pulling the U.S. stock market further from its record, deepening a geopolitical-driven correction.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Market Hours
Published 10:31 AM ET, Thursday, October 8, 2026

At a glance

First reported by AP News: “Higher oil prices pull the US stock market further from its record”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10:31 AM ET on Market Hours, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Texas, CBS, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Texas Executes Man; Pike Survival Cited, CBS Reports (October 7).

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AP NewsHigher oil prices pull the US stock market further from its record

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe AP reports higher oil prices are pulling the U.S. stock market further from its record, deepening a geopolitical-driven correction.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe S and P is down 0.13 percent at 7,792.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDown point one three? That's not a correction, Hank, that's the market adjusting its belt after a big lunch.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEnergy names like A-P-A are up four point two percent.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe Nasdaq is down point two two, the Russell is down point five four, and oil is squeezing the whole thing like a toothpaste tube.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI'm practically giddy.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYou're giddy because your bunker has a gas generator, you profiteering gremlin. Gas prices are a gift.