Biggest stock movers today: Skydance (SKYD) +10.85% leads the S&P 500 (October 21, 2026)
Major U.S. stock indices traded higher on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with the Nasdaq advancing +1.05% and the S&P 500 rising +0.58%. Market breadth favored advancers, with 277 components gaining across the index, while crude oil fell sharply and the VIX declined.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYD | Skydance | 7.87 | +10.85% | +13.89% | $388M |
| SMCI | Supermicro | 35.57 | +9.55% | +12.46% | $2.9B |
| CRL | Charles River Laboratories | 344.87 | +9.33% | +14.90% | $942M |
| ECHO | EchoStar | 92.64 | +7.23% | +8.52% | $515M |
| BE | Bloom Energy | 238.53 | +7.13% | +7.78% | $2.8B |
| DDOG | Datadog | 273.09 | +6.50% | +10.51% | $786M |
| CIEN | Ciena | 361.34 | +5.67% | +8.60% | $1.1B |
| ILMN | Illumina | 282.86 | +5.57% | +7.74% | $627M |
| DELL | Dell Technologies | 485.88 | +5.27% | +7.56% | $3.3B |
| CRWD | CrowdStrike | 239.34 | +5.26% | +5.26% | $2.2B |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | AT&T | 21.91 | -6.45% | -6.53% | $1.8B |
| DXCM | Dexcom | 80.26 | -6.39% | -6.72% | $642M |
| NFLX | Netflix | 65.04 | -5.31% | -7.78% | $6.6B |
| CMG | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 28.12 | -5.16% | -5.92% | $782M |
| EXPE | Expedia | 285.64 | -5.03% | -1.15% | $383M |
| SBAC | SBA Communications | 173.41 | -4.18% | -7.30% | $260M |
| DASH | DoorDash | 184.45 | -3.77% | -2.48% | $570M |
| LULU | Lululemon Athletica | 96.53 | -3.41% | -0.59% | $326M |
| BKNG | Booking | 158.38 | -3.38% | -3.10% | $1.3B |
| AMT | American Tower | 177.64 | -3.23% | -4.12% | $448M |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,757.17 | +0.58% | +1.28% |
| Nasdaq | 26,702.86 | +1.05% | +2.15% |
| Dow Jones | 52,856.09 | +0.69% | +1.64% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,781.02 | +0.27% | +2.19% |
| VIX | 16.68 | -3.64% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 5.15 | +0.57% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 101.70 | -0.03% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 4,151.70 | +0.22% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 97.76 | -3.96% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 84,457.03 | +1.83% | - |
How did the major U.S. stock indices perform today?
All four major benchmarks posted intraday gains on Wednesday. The Nasdaq led the market higher with a +1.05% advance, while the Dow Jones rose +0.69%, the S&P 500 gained +0.58%, and the Russell 2000 rose +0.27%. Note that because the market remains open, these figures are intraday and subject to change.
The S&P 500 reached 7,757.17, adding +0.58% on the session and bringing its week-to-date gain to +1.28%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq touched 26,702.86, showing a session increase of +1.05% and a week-to-date gain of +2.15%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose +0.69% to 52,856.09 (+1.64% week to date), while the small-cap Russell 2000 advanced +0.27% to 2,781.02 (+2.19% week to date). Across the S&P 500 universe, market breadth showed 277 advancing issues, 211 declining issues, and 15 stocks trading unchanged.
Which stocks were the biggest gainers and losers?
Skydance and Supermicro led the session's gainers, rising +10.85% and +0.955% (+9.55%) respectively. On the downside, AT&T fell -6.45% and Dexcom dropped -6.39%, leading the laggards in the S&P 500 universe.
Skydance (SKYD) surged +10.85% to 7.87 on $388.3M in volume, followed by Supermicro (SMCI), which advanced +9.55% to 35.57 with $2.9B in volume. Charles River Laboratories (CRL) added +9.33% to 344.87, EchoStar (ECHO) gained +7.23% to 92.64, and Bloom Energy (BE) increased +7.13% to 238.53.
Conversely, AT&T (T) declined -6.45% to 21.91 on $1.8B in volume, while Dexcom (DXCM) lost -6.39% to 80.26. Netflix (NFLX) fell -5.31% to 65.04 with $6.6B in dollar volume, Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) slipped -5.16% to 28.12, and Expedia (EXPE) pulled back -5.03% to 285.64. The specific corporate catalysts behind these moves are not provided in our data, and readers can review SEC filings and company press releases for additional detail.
What are the latest movements in macro indicators and commodities?
The Cboe Volatility Index fell -3.64% to 16.68, while the 10-year Treasury yield ticked up +0.57% to 5.146%. Commodity markets saw WTI crude oil slide -3.96% to 97.76, whereas gold rose +0.22% to 4,151.70.
In fixed income and foreign exchange, the 10-year Treasury yield rose +0.57% to trade at 5.146%, while the U.S. Dollar Index remained essentially flat, slipping -0.03% to 101.696. The VIX retreated -3.64% to 16.68.
Among commodities and alternative assets, WTI crude fell -3.96% to 97.76 per barrel, while gold edged higher by +0.22% to 4,151.70 per ounce. Bitcoin posted an intraday advance of +1.83%, trading at 84,457.03.
Frequently asked questions
Why did stocks like AT&T and Netflix decline today?
Specific catalysts or operational updates for AT&T (-6.45%) and Netflix (-5.31%) are not included in our data. Readers may consult SEC filings and company press releases for news regarding these companies.
Which S&P 500 stock had the highest trading volume today?
Among the top gainers and losers, Netflix recorded the highest dollar volume at approximately $6.6B, followed by Dell Technologies at $3.3B and Supermicro at $2.9B.
What is the week-to-date performance of the S&P 500?
Since the week started on October 19, 2026, the S&P 500 has gained +1.28%, standing at 7,757.17 intraday on Wednesday.
Bottom line
The major U.S. equity benchmarks traded higher on Wednesday, supported by gains in technology and growth shares amid a retreating VIX. Because trading is ongoing, final prices and percentage changes will be determined at the close. Note that past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.