Stock Market Today — Live Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq
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In our testing, the most reliable early clue to how the day will open wasn't the overnight headlines — it was the futures line on the board above, which trades nearly around the clock. We found that the futures' direction before 9:30 a.m. usually matches the opening move, though not always the close. The board shows both, so you can see when the day reverses.
Stocks are rising in the latest session (Friday, Oct 9): the S&P 500 is up 0.59% at 7,811.54, the Dow is up 0.83% at 51,654.95 and the Nasdaq is up 0.64% at 27,366.17. 9 of 11 sectors are higher, led by real estate and health care; communication services and energy are the weakest. The 10-year Treasury yield is 5.24%, and U.S. crude is up 0.81% at $92.59 a barrel. In overnight and pre-market trading, S&P 500 futures are little changed.
Key Answers: What's Happening in the Stock Market Today
These answers are written from live market data and update every minute.
Regular trading on the NYSE and Nasdaq runs 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday. It is not in its regular session right now; the next open is today at 9:30 a.m. ET. Today is Columbus Day: stock exchanges are open, but U.S. bond markets are closed.
Stocks are rising in the latest session (Friday, Oct 9): the S&P 500 is up 0.59% at 7,811.54, the Dow is up 0.83% at 51,654.95 and the Nasdaq is up 0.64% at 27,366.17. 9 of 11 sectors are higher, led by real estate and health care; communication services and energy are the weakest. The 10-year Treasury yield is 5.24%, and U.S. crude is up 0.81% at $92.59 a barrel. In overnight and pre-market trading, S&P 500 futures are little changed.
The market isn't dropping in the latest session — the S&P 500 is up 0.59%. Under the surface: real estate led the sectors (+1.86%) and communication services lagged (−1.51%).
In the most recent session, Friday, October 9, the Dow gained 423.35 points (+0.83%), the S&P 500 added 46.18 points (+0.59%) and the Nasdaq rose 172.87 points (+0.64%). The S&P 500 is 0.1% below its record close of 7,818.93 (Oct 6, 2026); the Dow is 5.0% below its record close of 54,349.12 (Aug 5, 2026); the Nasdaq is 0.8% below its record close of 27,599.79 (Oct 6, 2026). Year to date: S&P 500 +14.1%, Dow +7.5%, Nasdaq +17.7%.
Among larger companies, Fastly, Inc. (FSLY) is the top gainer at +15.9%, and T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) is the biggest decliner at −13.3%. The full lists are in the Top Movers section below.
The VIX, Wall Street's "fear gauge," is at 15.48 (+4.31%), a reading traders generally consider normal. Readings under 20 usually mean investors expect modest swings; above 30 signals real fear.
For most retirement savers, a single bad day is not a reason to sell. Selling after a drop locks in the loss, and some of the market's best days have historically come right after its worst. If a drop keeps you up at night, that's a sign your mix of stocks and safer assets may need adjusting — a decision best made on a calm day.
Which Sectors Are Up and Down Today
Each bar is the day's change in the sector's Select Sector SPDR fund, sorted from strongest to weakest.
| Sector | Fund | Price | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | XLRE | $41.61 | +1.86% |
| Health care | XLV | $170.81 | +1.58% |
| Consumer discretionary | XLY | $112.85 | +1.02% |
| Financials | XLF | $54.73 | +0.92% |
| Utilities | XLU | $41.41 | +0.83% |
| Technology | XLK | $198.78 | +0.51% |
| Industrials | XLI | $169.25 | +0.50% |
| Materials | XLB | $49.43 | +0.32% |
| Consumer staples | XLP | $83.43 | +0.01% |
| Energy | XLE | $65.08 | −0.25% |
| Communication services | XLC | $110.38 | −1.51% |
Top Stock Movers Today
Biggest percentage gainers and decliners among larger U.S. companies, plus the most heavily traded stocks. Refreshed every five minutes.
Biggest gainers
- FSLYFastly, Inc.+15.9%$29.30
- NVAXNovavax, Inc.+15.8%$12.75
- CCICrown Castle Inc.+15.6%$79.64
- MRNAModerna, Inc.+14.2%$225.00
- HUMHumana Inc.+11.6%$431.87
- AUGOAura Minerals Inc.+10.6%$91.26
Biggest decliners
- TMUST-Mobile US, Inc.−13.3%$148.58
- ASTSAST SpaceMobile, Inc.−10.5%$50.97
- TAT&T Inc.−9.8%$22.18
- TIGOMillicom International Cellular−9.6%$79.48
- VZVerizon Communications Inc.−8.7%$41.65
- LUMNLumen Technologies, Inc.−8.2%$5.28
Most active
- TAT&T Inc.−9.8%$22.18
- VZVerizon Communications Inc.−8.7%$41.65
- SPCXSpace Exploration Technologies +1.2%$162.57
- NVDANVIDIA Corporation−0.5%$229.28
- GRABGrab Holdings Limited+2.6%$3.19
- NUNu Holdings Ltd.+4.8%$16.12
A stock that jumps 15% in a day usually did so on news — earnings, a buyout, a drug trial — that's already priced in by the time it shows up on a list like this. Buying after the jump often means buying at the high.
U.S. Stock Market News Today — Live
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Stock Market Hours and Upcoming Holidays
The NYSE and Nasdaq trade 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern on weekdays. Many brokers also offer pre-market trading from as early as 4:00 a.m. and after-hours trading until 8:00 p.m., with thinner trading and wider price gaps.
| Date | Occasion | Stock market | Bond market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 12 | Columbus Day | Open, normal hours | Closed |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Veterans Day | Open, normal hours | Closed |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Day | Closed | Closed |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Day after Thanksgiving | Closes early, 1:00 p.m. ET | Early close |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Closes early, 1:00 p.m. ET | Early close |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Closed | Closed |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | Closed | Closed |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Closed | Closed |
What to Do in Your Situation
The risk that matters most in retirement is being forced to sell stocks after a drop to cover living expenses. Many planners suggest keeping one to two years of withdrawals in cash or short-term bonds so you can leave stocks alone during a slump. If you take required minimum distributions, you can often take them in cash from whichever holding is down least — the deadline for this year's RMD is December 31.
If you're contributing to a 401(k) or IRA every paycheck, a falling market means each contribution buys more shares. Keep the contributions going and check that your stock-and-bond mix still matches how many years you have until retirement.
Volatile days bring out pitches for "safe" alternatives with guaranteed high returns, crypto "recovery" schemes and unsolicited stock tips by text. Legitimate investments don't guarantee high returns. Check any person or firm before you hand over money.
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Index levels, futures, sector funds, top movers and headlines are fetched live from Yahoo Finance's public market data and may be delayed up to 15 minutes. The written summaries are generated automatically from that data. Market hours and holidays follow the NYSE calendar; bond-market closures follow SIFMA's recommendations. This page is for information only and is not investment advice.
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