Stock futures point higher before the open: pre-market brief for November 11, 2026
U.S. stocks slipped on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 down -0.38% and the Nasdaq off -0.74%, as breadth split evenly at 242 advancers and 242 decliners. Futures point higher ahead of Wednesday's open, with S&P 500 futures up +0.95% and Nasdaq 100 futures up +1.97%, while the VIX eased -5.19% to 18.45.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHTR | Charter Communications | 134.06 | +10.61% | +13.54% | $586M |
| TTWO | Take-Two Interactive | 224.64 | +8.31% | +4.55% | $1.9B |
| CVS | CVS Health | 89.01 | +4.41% | +6.15% | $1.3B |
| AKAM | Akamai Technologies | 83.71 | +4.26% | +0.75% | $2.0B |
| EQT | EQT | 52.00 | +4.19% | +5.26% | $407M |
| AVGO | Broadcom | 331.98 | +3.91% | +13.04% | $9.4B |
| GPN | Global Payments | 101.59 | +3.91% | +4.30% | $358M |
| STLD | Steel Dynamics | 236.12 | +3.76% | +5.93% | $184M |
| TWLO | Twilio | 214.21 | +3.66% | +6.03% | $492M |
| HUM | Humana | 438.06 | +3.51% | +1.00% | $924M |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYD | Skydance | 8.04 | -7.59% | +0.37% | $194M |
| MRNA | Moderna | 250.83 | -6.75% | -1.32% | $2.8B |
| FSLR | First Solar | 180.98 | -5.55% | -10.02% | $704M |
| NVDA | Nvidia | 168.89 | -5.47% | -9.51% | $72.0B |
| LEN | Lennar | 86.66 | -5.37% | -2.34% | $291M |
| NVR | NVR | 6,036.42 | -4.76% | -4.16% | $235M |
| COHR | Coherent | 214.66 | -4.68% | +11.33% | $2.3B |
| BE | Bloom Energy | 185.42 | -4.36% | +7.03% | $2.5B |
| CVNA | Carvana | 73.02 | -4.25% | -0.75% | $910M |
| ALB | Albemarle | 94.93 | -4.23% | -4.35% | $186M |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,520.93 | -0.38% | +1.95% |
| Nasdaq | 25,065.87 | -0.74% | +1.98% |
| Dow Jones | 52,231.89 | -0.30% | +1.84% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,821.38 | -0.68% | +2.44% |
| S&P 500 futures | 7,615.75 | +0.95% | - |
| Nasdaq 100 futures | 28,382.75 | +1.97% | - |
| Dow futures | 52,467.00 | +0.29% | - |
| VIX | 18.45 | -5.19% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 4.98 | +2.45% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 102.65 | +0.41% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 4,051.10 | +0.52% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 87.16 | +1.30% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 73,772.23 | +0.07% | - |
How did the S&P 500 perform on Tuesday?
The S&P 500 fell -0.38% to 7,520.93 on Tuesday, November 10. The index is still up +1.95% for the week. Breadth was flat, with 242 S&P 500 constituents advancing and 242 declining, while 19 were unchanged.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost -0.30% to 52,231.89, and the Russell 2000 dropped -0.68% to 2,821.38. The Nasdaq Composite declined -0.74% to 25,065.87.
Despite Tuesday's pullback, all four major indices remain positive week-to-date, with the Russell 2000 leading at +2.44% since Monday's open.
The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.983%, up +2.45% on the session, according to the latest data.
What are the pre-market futures indicating for Wednesday?
S&P 500 futures are up +0.95% at 7,615.75, Nasdaq 100 futures are up +1.97% at 28,382.75, and Dow futures are up +0.29% at 52,467. The market has not yet opened for Wednesday, November 11.
The VIX, a measure of implied volatility, was at 18.45, down -5.19% in the latest reading. The U.S. Dollar Index was at 102.645, up +0.41%.
Gold traded at $4,051.10 per ounce, up +0.52%, and WTI crude was at $87.16, up +1.30%. Bitcoin was at $73,772.23, up +0.07%.
These pre-market moves are subject to change before the opening bell.
Which S&P 500 stocks moved the most on Tuesday?
Charter Communications led gainers with a +10.61% rise to 134.06, followed by Take-Two Interactive at +8.31% and CVS Health at +4.41%. Skydance fell -7.59% to 8.04, Moderna lost -6.75%, and First Solar dropped -5.55%.
Other notable gainers included Akamai Technologies (+4.26%), EQT (+4.19%), and Broadcom (+3.91%). Broadcom also ranks among the week's top performers, up +13.04%.
On the downside, Nvidia fell -5.47% to 168.89 on Tuesday and is down -9.51% for the week. Lennar lost -5.37%, and NVR declined -4.76%.
The reasons for individual stock moves are not in our data; readers can check company SEC filings and press releases for details.
What are the week-to-date leaders and laggards?
Since Monday's open, Advanced Micro Devices leads the S&P 500 with a +14.74% gain, followed by Monolithic Power Systems at +14.04% and Charter Communications at +13.54%. First Solar is the weakest, down -10.02%, with Nvidia down -9.51%.
Other strong week-to-date performers include Broadcom (+13.04%), Teradyne (+12.46%), and Applied Materials (+11.97%).
Among laggards, DaVita is down -6.31% and Albemarle is down -4.35% for the week.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the U.S. stock market open on Wednesday?
The U.S. stock market is scheduled to open at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 11. Pre-market futures are currently higher, but the market has not yet opened.
Why did Nvidia stock fall on Tuesday?
Nvidia fell -5.47% on Tuesday, but the reason for the move is not in our data. Readers can check the company's SEC filings and press releases for any announcements.
Is the S&P 500 up or down this week?
The S&P 500 is up +1.95% week-to-date, from Monday's open through Tuesday's close, despite a -0.38% decline on Tuesday.
Bottom line
U.S. equities closed lower on Tuesday, though futures point to a higher open on Wednesday. Week-to-date, the major indices remain in positive territory, with semiconductor and communications names among the top performers. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.