Biggest stock movers today: Gen Digital (GEN) +15.81% leads the S&P 500 (October 29, 2026)
Major U.S. stock indices ended Thursday mostly lower, led by a -1.38% drop in the Nasdaq, even as market breadth remained positive with 403 gainers against 97 losers. Gen Digital and Carvana led individual performers, while steep pullbacks in ServiceNow and Fortinet pressured tech shares.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | Gen Digital | 28.20 | +15.81% | +13.34% | $314M |
| CVNA | Carvana | 68.31 | +15.68% | +18.16% | $1.6B |
| NCLH | Norwegian Cruise Line | 18.22 | +13.45% | +20.66% | $1.2B |
| HII | Huntington Ingalls Industries | 316.21 | +13.23% | +15.37% | $539M |
| TXT | Textron | 87.46 | +11.67% | +13.84% | $373M |
| CMG | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 31.28 | +8.88% | +13.66% | $1.3B |
| LHX | L3Harris | 278.43 | +6.84% | +9.63% | $910M |
| LLY | Lilly (Eli) | 1,373.70 | +6.63% | +7.87% | $6.0B |
| TSCO | Tractor Supply | 33.65 | +6.45% | +0.69% | $315M |
| IR | Ingersoll Rand | 80.01 | +6.04% | +8.89% | $667M |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | ServiceNow | 109.67 | -26.95% | -31.01% | $8.3B |
| FTNT | Fortinet | 139.10 | -20.09% | -22.72% | $2.4B |
| MRVL | Marvell Technology | 218.34 | -13.24% | -4.45% | $9.0B |
| GOOGL | Alphabet | 283.82 | -12.64% | -11.36% | $38.8B |
| GOOG | Alphabet | 282.32 | -12.29% | -11.02% | $25.9B |
| HONA | Honeywell Aerospace | 160.04 | -9.60% | -2.00% | $1.2B |
| CAT | Caterpillar | 647.39 | -9.25% | -5.77% | $5.3B |
| BAX | Baxter International | 23.50 | -7.70% | -7.11% | $368M |
| CTSH | Cognizant | 62.52 | -5.79% | -11.37% | $479M |
| TER | Teradyne | 296.23 | -5.43% | -4.09% | $1.2B |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,720.39 | -0.30% | +1.27% |
| Nasdaq | 26,184.73 | -1.38% | +0.88% |
| Dow Jones | 52,342.56 | -0.25% | +0.24% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,859.22 | +1.01% | +3.00% |
| VIX | 17.20 | +1.71% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 4.99 | -1.11% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 101.92 | -0.26% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 4,036.40 | -0.38% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 102.80 | +0.02% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 80,319.59 | -1.17% | - |
How did the major indices close on Thursday?
U.S. large-cap benchmarks slipped on Thursday, October 29, 2026, while small caps managed a gain. The S&P 500 fell -0.30% to 7,720.39, the Nasdaq dropped -1.38% to 26,184.73, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid -0.25% to 52,342.56. In contrast, the Russell 2000 advanced +1.01% to 2,859.22.
Despite declines in three of the four primary benchmarks, market breadth within the S&P 500 universe was distinctly positive. Advancers numbered 403 compared to 97 decliners and 3 unchanged issues, reflecting broader resilience outside of heavy-weighted laggards.
Across macro indicators, the VIX edged higher by +1.71% to 17.20. The 10-year Treasury yield declined by -1.11% to 4.989%, while the US Dollar Index eased -0.26% to 101.922. Gold slipped -0.38% to $4,036.40, WTI crude gained +0.02% to $102.80, and Bitcoin fell -1.17% to $80,319.59.
Which stocks were the biggest gainers?
Gen Digital and Carvana topped the leaderboard for the session, posting gains above 15%. Gen Digital climbed +15.81% to 28.20 on $313.8M in volume, while Carvana jumped +15.68% to 68.31 with $1.58B in trading volume.
Other top performers included Norwegian Cruise Line, which rose +13.45% to 18.22, Huntington Ingalls Industries, which climbed +13.23% to 316.21, and Textron, up +11.67% to 87.46. Chipotle Mexican Grill also advanced +8.88% to close at 31.28.
Specific business drivers for these individual moves were not detailed in the data. Investors can review regulatory SEC filings and official press releases for company-specific updates. Keep in mind that past performance does not guarantee future results.
Which stocks saw the sharpest declines?
ServiceNow and Fortinet posted the steepest losses among constituents on Thursday. ServiceNow dropped -26.95% to 109.67 on $8.26B in dollar volume, while Fortinet decreased -20.09% to 139.10 on $2.40B in dollar volume.
Tech-related selling extended into Marvell Technology, which dropped -13.24% to 218.34, alongside Alphabet Class A (-12.64% to 283.82) and Alphabet Class C (-12.29% to 282.32). Alphabet saw substantial trading activity, logging over $64B in combined dollar volume across both share classes.
Additionally, Honeywell Aerospace fell -9.60% to 160.04 and Caterpillar shed -9.25% to 647.39. Specific reasons for these drops were not provided in the data; market participants should consult relevant company announcements for context.
Frequently asked questions
What caused the sharp declines in ServiceNow and Alphabet?
The underlying catalysts for the moves in ServiceNow and Alphabet are not included in our data. Readers may consult the companies' SEC filings and press releases for explanations.
How did Treasury yields and commodities move during the session?
The 10-year yield fell -1.11% to 4.989%, while gold declined -0.38% to $4,036.40 and WTI crude ended practically unchanged at $102.80, up +0.02%.
Did the Russell 2000 outperform large-cap indices?
Yes, the Russell 2000 gained +1.01% to close at 2,859.22, outperforming the S&P 500 (-0.30%), Nasdaq (-1.38%), and Dow Jones (-0.25%).
Bottom line
Thursday's market action presented a split tape, with broad participation favoring advancers despite technology weakness pulling down major cap-weighted indices. Week-to-date, the S&P 500 remains up +1.27%, though investors should note that past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.