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Here’s what’s happening in the stock market today:
The stock market is showing a solid tech-led rebound today as investors shake off last week’s AI-driven selloff and rotate back into growth stocks. 📈🔍 The Nasdaq is up about 1.03% to 25,422.79, while the S&P 500 is also gaining, with the 10-year Treasury yield easing to around 4.94% and Bitcoin climbing over 1.1% to $77,525. Oil prices are retreating, easing inflation and geopolitical pressure. 🛢️💰
Major Indices Performance 📊
Nasdaq Composite is up about 1.03% to 25,422.79.
S&P 500 is also gaining, building on last week’s rebound.
10-year Treasury yield is at 4.94%, down slightly from recent highs.
Bitcoin is up about 1.1% to $77,525.59.
Market Movers 🚀
Ibotta (IBTA) is the session’s biggest gainer, surging over 25.4%.
Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) is up more than 24.4%, with Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI) up 21.8%.
Braiin Ltd (BRAI) and Aurora Cannabis (ACB) are also posting strong gains.
On the downside, BRC Inc. (BRCC) is down more than 26.4%, with Stevanato Group (STVN) off 24.4% and SuperX AI Technology (SUPX) down 18.3%.
Key Events Driving the Market 🗞️
October ISM Manufacturing PMI: The main focus today, with investors watching for clues on growth and inflation pressure. 📊
OPEC+ meeting: The group is holding output steady, keeping oil prices elevated. 🌍🛢️
Earnings season: Results from major names like ExxonMobil, Chevron, and others are shaping sentiment. 📊
Fed policy backdrop: The Fed held rates steady at 3.75–4.00% last week, with markets pricing in further hikes given elevated inflation. 🏛️
Investor Sentiment 👀
Overall, investor mood is cautiously optimistic, with traders balancing:
Relief from easing oil prices and a rebound in select tech names
Support from strong earnings in energy and select tech names
Underlying concern about persistent inflation and the potential for further volatility
The market is showing a classic “stock picker’s” dynamic, with select tech and energy names leading while broader gains remain limited by macro headwinds. 🐂⚖️
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TRADE OF THE DAY
DASH
Name: DoorDash, Inc.
Symbol: DASH
Current Price: Approximately $189.88
Trade
Sell to Open: 1 DASH Nov 27, 2026 215/220 Call Vertical (Bear Call)
Total Credit Received: $73.00
Credit per Contract: $73.00 (for one contract covering 100 shares)
Direction: Bearish (expects DASH to stay below $215.00)
Probability of Profit (PoP): 89.20% (as provided)
Potential ROI:
Max Risk (Loss): $427.00
Maximum Potential Reward: $73.00
ROI: ($73 ÷ $427) × 100 ≈ 17.1%
Trade Explained in Simple English:
You are selling the $215 call and buying the $220 call as protection, with both options expiring November 27, 2026. You receive $73.00 upfront for entering the trade. You make the maximum profit of $73.00 if DASH closes at or below $215.00 at expiration. Your break-even price is $215.73, meaning DASH can rise from its current price and the trade can still be profitable as long as it stays below that level. Your maximum possible loss is capped at $427.00 if DASH closes at or above $220.00.
Wall Street Highlights:
News Beyond the Numbers
Apple beat fiscal fourth-quarter estimates with earnings of $2.10 per share on revenue of $114.48 billion, driven by strong iPhone 18 Pro demand, but issued a weaker margin outlook.Read more.
AMD was scheduled to report third-quarter results after the close, with analysts expecting adjusted earnings of $1.94 per share on revenue of $13.1 billion.Read more.
Arista Networks was set to report after the close, with Wall Street expecting earnings of $1.08 per share on revenue of $3.33 billion amid strong AI-networking demand.Read more.
Uber was scheduled to report third-quarter results before the open, with analysts forecasting earnings of 90 cents per share.Read more.
McDonald’s and Novo Nordisk were also due before the open, with consensus estimates of $3.38 and $4.62 in earnings per share, respectively.Read more.
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