Stock market news, October 29, 2026
The Market in 5 Minutes as it stood on the evening of Thursday, October 29, 2026, after the US close.
The Market in 5 Minutes
Thursday, October 29, 2026What moved, why, and what to watch - in one place.
Why the market moved
Bitcoin experienced a modest recovery, increasing by 0.82% to $81,136.69. This uptick contrasts with broader equity market declines, as the NASDAQ fell by 1.49% to 26,155.451, and the S&P 500 declined 0.41% to 7,712.18. The Dow also posted a decline of 0.27%, settling at 52,333.54.
- Bitcoin Recovery
- Lagarde's Resignation
- Tech Sector Capex Adjustments
5 stories that mattered
- 1.401(k) Accounts Often Left Untouched After Retirement, Causing Tax Issues
- 2.Polymarket Funds Theft of $2.7M Linked to DebugBear Hack
- 3.US Economy Grows 3.4% in Q3 Driven by AI Investment and Spending
- 4.Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Summary
- 5.DoorDash and Instacart Propose Merger Amid Antitrust Review Concerns
The day’s mood
Coverage is mixed - 20% of the day’s 20 stories read bullish, 15% bearish.
One stock to watch
GOOG Alphabet (Google)
The most-discussed stock on Reddit today, with 547 mentions across investing subreddits.
Shown because it was being watched that day - not a recommendation to buy or sell.
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