Stock futures point lower before the open: pre-market brief for November 12, 2026
U.S. equities closed sharply higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 gaining +1.31% to 7,619.38 and the Nasdaq rising +1.60%, as 324 of 503 S&P 500 constituents advanced. Pre-market futures point to a lower open on Thursday, with S&P 500 futures down -0.74% and Nasdaq 100 futures off -1.35%, while the VIX ticked up to 19.10.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNDK | Sandisk | 977.69 | +13.69% | +17.08% | $15.7B |
| BE | Bloom Energy | 209.47 | +12.97% | +20.91% | $3.9B |
| MU | Micron Technology | 811.30 | +11.89% | +17.58% | $29.3B |
| DELL | Dell Technologies | 373.68 | +11.75% | +13.74% | $3.4B |
| LITE | Lumentum | 648.06 | +10.67% | +20.33% | $4.1B |
| STX | Seagate Technology | 551.72 | +9.99% | +19.68% | $4.2B |
| SMCI | Supermicro | 30.43 | +9.50% | +5.81% | $1.3B |
| MRVL | Marvell Technology | 168.80 | +9.33% | +19.55% | $5.7B |
| COHR | Coherent | 234.51 | +9.25% | +21.63% | $2.7B |
| MPWR | Monolithic Power Systems | 1,478.69 | +8.92% | +24.21% | $1.6B |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABNB | Airbnb | 181.13 | -3.09% | -4.66% | $1.2B |
| LULU | Lululemon Athletica | 107.45 | -2.65% | -3.01% | $295M |
| MCD | McDonald's | 274.80 | -2.61% | -0.62% | $1.9B |
| LDOS | Leidos | 133.89 | -2.44% | +0.91% | $128M |
| NVR | NVR | 5,895.40 | -2.34% | -6.40% | $212M |
| BF.B | Brown–Forman | 30.10 | -2.34% | -1.57% | $79M |
| MSFT | Microsoft | 521.13 | -2.26% | -1.79% | $15.1B |
| WYNN | Wynn Resorts | 85.38 | -2.20% | +2.73% | $200M |
| TSCO | Tractor Supply | 36.74 | -2.03% | +1.07% | $249M |
| META | Meta Platforms | 628.77 | -1.97% | +3.05% | $9.8B |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,619.38 | +1.31% | +3.29% |
| Nasdaq | 25,466.19 | +1.60% | +3.61% |
| Dow Jones | 52,486.49 | +0.49% | +2.34% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,846.26 | +0.88% | +3.35% |
| S&P 500 futures | 7,583.75 | -0.74% | - |
| Nasdaq 100 futures | 28,088.50 | -1.35% | - |
| Dow futures | 52,372.00 | -0.39% | - |
| VIX | 19.10 | +9.21% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 5.00 | +0.30% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 102.95 | +0.04% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 3,928.50 | -1.80% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 87.69 | +1.34% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 72,484.10 | -2.00% | - |
How did the S&P 500 perform on Wednesday?
The S&P 500 rose +1.31% to 7,619.38 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The index is up +3.29% week-to-date. Breadth was positive, with 324 constituents advancing, 164 declining and 15 unchanged. The Dow Jones added +0.49% and the Russell 2000 gained +0.88%.
Wednesday's session was broadly higher across the major indices. The Nasdaq led with a +1.60% gain to 25,466.19, while the S&P 500 added +1.31%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose +0.49% to 52,486.49 and the Russell 2000 gained +0.88% to 2,846.26.
The advance was supported by positive breadth: 324 S&P 500 constituents closed higher, against 164 decliners and 15 flat. The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.998% on Wednesday. The reason for the move is not in our data; readers can check company SEC filings and press releases for specific drivers.
Which S&P 500 stocks gained the most on Wednesday?
Sandisk (SNDK) led Wednesday's gainers with a +13.69% rise to 977.69 on $15.7B in dollar volume. Bloom Energy (BE) gained +12.97%, Micron (MU) added +11.89%, Dell (DELL) rose +11.75% and Lumentum (LITE) climbed +10.67%. Seagate (STX), Supermicro (SMCI), Marvell (MRVL), Coherent (COHR) and Monolithic Power (MPWR) also posted strong gains.
Sandisk topped the session with a +13.69% move to 977.69, accompanied by $15.7B in dollar volume. Bloom Energy rose +12.97% to 209.47, Micron Technology gained +11.89% to 811.30 and Dell Technologies added +11.75% to 373.68.
Other notable gainers included Lumentum (+10.67% to 648.06), Seagate Technology (+9.99% to 551.72), Supermicro (+9.50% to 30.43), Marvell Technology (+9.33% to 168.80), Coherent (+9.25% to 234.51) and Monolithic Power Systems (+8.92% to 1,478.69). The reasons for these moves are not in our data; readers can check company SEC filings and press releases.
Which S&P 500 stocks fell the most on Wednesday?
Airbnb (ABNB) was the weakest S&P 500 constituent on Wednesday, falling -3.09% to 181.13. Lululemon (LULU) declined -2.65%, McDonald's (MCD) lost -2.61%, Leidos (LDOS) dropped -2.44% and NVR fell -2.34%. Brown-Forman, Microsoft, Wynn Resorts, Tractor Supply and Meta Platforms also closed lower.
Airbnb led the decliners with a -3.09% drop to 181.13 on $1.17B in dollar volume. Lululemon Athletica fell -2.65% to 107.45, McDonald's slipped -2.61% to 274.80 and Leidos lost -2.44% to 133.89.
NVR declined -2.34% to 5,895.40, Brown-Forman fell -2.34% to 30.10, Microsoft dropped -2.26% to 521.13, Wynn Resorts lost -2.20% to 85.38, Tractor Supply declined -2.03% to 36.74 and Meta Platforms fell -1.97% to 628.77. The reasons for these declines are not in our data; readers can check company SEC filings and press releases.
What are the pre-market futures indicating for Thursday?
S&P 500 futures are down -0.74% at 7,583.75, Nasdaq 100 futures are off -1.35% at 28,088.50 and Dow futures are lower by -0.39% at 52,372.00 ahead of Thursday's open. The VIX is at 19.10, up +9.21% on the day. The market has not yet opened.
Pre-market futures point to a lower open on Thursday, November 12, 2026. S&P 500 futures are down -0.74%, Nasdaq 100 futures are down -1.35% and Dow futures are down -0.39%. The VIX, a measure of implied volatility, stands at 19.10, up +9.21%.
In other markets, the U.S. Dollar Index is at 102.949, up +0.04%, gold is at $3,928.50 per ounce, down -1.80%, WTI crude is at $87.69, up +1.34%, and Bitcoin is at $72,484.10, down -2.00%. The 10-year Treasury yield closed Wednesday at 4.998%. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Frequently asked questions
What were the top S&P 500 gainers on Wednesday?
Sandisk (SNDK) rose +13.69%, Bloom Energy (BE) gained +12.97%, Micron (MU) added +11.89%, Dell (DELL) climbed +11.75% and Lumentum (LITE) advanced +10.67%. The reasons for these moves are not in our data.
How is the S&P 500 performing week-to-date?
The S&P 500 is up +3.29% week-to-date through Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The Nasdaq is up +3.61%, the Dow is up +2.34% and the Russell 2000 is up +3.35% over the same period.
What are the S&P 500 futures doing before Thursday's open?
S&P 500 futures are down -0.74% at 7,583.75, Nasdaq 100 futures are down -1.35% and Dow futures are down -0.39% in pre-market trading on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The market has not yet opened.
Bottom line
Wednesday's session ended with broad gains across the major indices, led by the Nasdaq, while pre-market futures on Thursday point to a lower open. The VIX is higher at 19.10 and the 10-year yield is near 5.00%. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.