Biggest stock movers today: Vertiv (VRT) +16.48% leads the S&P 500 (October 28, 2026)
Major U.S. indexes advanced slightly on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 adding +0.28% and the Nasdaq climbing +0.27%. Breadth remained closely divided, with 243 gainers against 253 decliners across the index universe. Vertiv led single-stock performers with a +16.48% jump, while F5 dropped -20.43%.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VRT | Vertiv | 242.94 | +16.48% | +25.02% | $4.7B |
| FLEX | Flex | 93.03 | +11.61% | +21.53% | $1.2B |
| ORCL | Oracle | 144.54 | +10.73% | +14.57% | $11.4B |
| LH | Labcorp | 360.25 | +8.78% | +9.52% | $647M |
| SNDK | Sandisk | 1,404.77 | +7.66% | +13.47% | $12.3B |
| GEHC | GE HealthCare | 75.82 | +6.62% | +6.12% | $725M |
| MU | Micron Technology | 983.23 | +5.86% | +12.04% | $29.0B |
| LITE | Lumentum | 913.95 | +5.52% | +20.87% | $4.2B |
| HONA | Honeywell Aerospace | 177.03 | +5.44% | +8.40% | $923M |
| LRCX | Lam Research | 253.82 | +5.39% | +10.31% | $2.7B |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFIV | F5 | 365.53 | -20.43% | -19.74% | $1.3B |
| CSGP | CoStar | 27.54 | -13.96% | -18.81% | $504M |
| CHRW | C.H. Robinson | 127.60 | -11.14% | -9.61% | $601M |
| LII | Lennox International | 332.64 | -10.59% | -11.53% | $791M |
| BKR | Baker Hughes | 54.66 | -7.36% | -2.15% | $941M |
| ODFL | Old Dominion | 173.32 | -7.33% | -5.13% | $841M |
| FTNT | Fortinet | 174.08 | -5.90% | -3.28% | $1.6B |
| BSX | Boston Scientific | 42.43 | -5.84% | -7.14% | $2.9B |
| GRMN | Garmin | 272.51 | -5.82% | -7.23% | $532M |
| SW | Smurfit Westrock | 40.33 | -5.20% | -3.63% | $473M |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,743.98 | +0.28% | +1.58% |
| Nasdaq | 26,549.85 | +0.27% | +2.29% |
| Dow Jones | 52,475.10 | +0.19% | +0.50% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,830.51 | +0.41% | +1.97% |
| VIX | 16.91 | -3.48% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 5.05 | +1.04% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 102.13 | -0.19% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 4,081.80 | +0.18% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 101.72 | +1.82% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 81,005.14 | +0.25% | - |
How did major indices perform on Wednesday?
All major benchmarks recorded moderate gains on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The Russell 2000 outperformed larger peers with a +0.41% advance, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added +0.19%. Market breadth showed 243 advancing constituents, 253 declining, and 7 remaining unchanged.
The S&P 500 rose 21.63 points or +0.28% to close at 7,743.98, bringing its week-to-date gain to +1.58%. The Nasdaq Composite added +0.27% to settle at 26,549.85, up +2.29% since the start of the week.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 52,475.10 with a +0.19% gain, while the Russell 2000 lifted +0.41% to 2,830.51. Overall market participation was split nearly down the middle across 503 monitored constituent stocks.
Which stocks moved the most during the session?
Vertiv led daily gainers with a +16.48% rally to $242.94, followed by Flex with an +11.61% gain. On the downside, F5 experienced the sharpest decline, plunging -20.43% to $365.53, while CoStar dropped -13.96% to $27.54.
Tech and industrial names populated the top of the leaderboard. Vertiv jumped +16.48% on $4.7B in volume, Flex advanced +11.61% to $93.03, and Oracle rose +10.73% to $144.54 with over $11.4B in turnover. Micron Technology also saw heavy trading, adding +5.86% to $983.23 on $28.9B in volume.
Conversely, significant pullbacks hit several constituents. F5 led decliners, shedding -20.43% on $1.3B in volume. CoStar fell -13.96%, C.H. Robinson decreased -11.14% to $127.60, and Lennox International dropped -10.59% to $332.64. The specific corporate drivers behind these moves are not in our data; investors can consult company press releases and SEC filings.
What did key macro and commodity indicators show?
Treasury yields and crude oil moved higher, while volatility and the U.S. dollar softened. The 10-year Treasury yield rose 1.04% to 5.045%, and WTI crude gained +1.82% to reach $101.72 per barrel.
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) fell -3.48% to 16.91, signaling subdued implied volatility. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index slipped -0.19% to 102.125.
In commodities and alternative assets, Gold edged up +0.18% to $4,081.80 per ounce, and Bitcoin rose +0.25% to $81,005.14.
Frequently asked questions
What was the largest gainer in the S&P 500 on Wednesday?
Vertiv (VRT) was the top performer, rising +16.48% to finish at $242.94 on $4.7B in dollar volume.
Which constituent suffered the steepest decline?
F5 (FFIV) recorded the largest drop among constituents, falling -20.43% to close at $365.53.
Where did the 10-year Treasury yield and crude oil settle?
The 10-year Treasury yield ended at 5.045% (+1.04%), while WTI crude closed at $101.72 per barrel (+1.82%).
Bottom line
U.S. stocks logged modest gains across all major benchmarks on Wednesday, accompanied by a decline in the VIX to 16.91. Individual constituent moves were pronounced despite a balanced overall advance-decline ratio. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.