Stock market news, October 26, 2026
The Market in 5 Minutes as it stood on the evening of Monday, October 26, 2026, after the US close.
The Market in 5 Minutes
Monday, October 26, 2026What moved, why, and what to watch - in one place.
Why the market moved
Meta Platforms has announced an ambitious plan to raise $95 billion for AI expansion. This includes $35 billion from underwritten public equity offerings and an additional $60 billion through an at-the-market program. This strategic move has led to a 1.6% increase in Meta's stock during premarket trading.
- Meta's AI Investment
- NASDAQ Tech Rally
- Geopolitical Tensions
5 stories that mattered
- 1.Anthropic (AI) Reports $80.7bn Loss in First Half Amid $16.2bn Revenue
- 2.Roots CEO Meghan Roach Steps Down as Go-Private Deal Closes
- 3.DoorDash in Advanced Talks to Acquire Instacart, WSJ Reports
- 4.Oil Prices Dip From Six-Month High Amid Iran Risk Concerns
- 5.Skydance Offers Buyouts to Cut Costs Post-Warner Bros Merger
The day’s mood
Coverage is mixed - 5% of the day’s 20 stories read bullish, 5% bearish.
One stock to watch
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
The most-discussed stock on Reddit today, with 109 mentions across investing subreddits.
Shown because it was being watched that day - not a recommendation to buy or sell.
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