Stock futures point higher before the open: pre-market brief for November 2, 2026
U.S. stocks closed lower on Friday, October 30, with the S&P 500 down 1.82% and the Nasdaq off 2.86%, as breadth was negative with 272 decliners versus 220 advancers. Ahead of Monday's open, futures point higher, with S&P 500 futures up 0.34% and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.58%, while the VIX eased 0.36% to 19.35.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDXF | FedEx Freight | 126.04 | +14.91% | +14.53% | $453M |
| REGN | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals | 927.89 | +13.33% | +15.26% | $2.7B |
| GPN | Global Payments | 96.84 | +12.97% | +16.93% | $1.6B |
| GDDY | GoDaddy | 117.24 | +10.72% | +3.95% | $419M |
| CSGP | CoStar | 30.17 | +7.21% | -11.06% | $289M |
| CBOE | Cboe Global Markets | 335.53 | +6.77% | -1.44% | $825M |
| VLTO | Veralto | 111.10 | +6.77% | +6.49% | $489M |
| TMUS | T-Mobile US | 156.44 | +6.21% | +6.76% | $1.8B |
| TYL | Tyler Technologies | 394.30 | +5.45% | +1.07% | $519M |
| LYB | LyondellBasell | 68.64 | +5.00% | +3.30% | $319M |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDDT | 91.73 | -29.22% | -36.41% | $3.1B | |
| INTC | Intel | 65.76 | -28.58% | -24.38% | $29.9B |
| ILMN | Illumina | 235.99 | -18.64% | -12.41% | $1.3B |
| TWLO | Twilio | 205.03 | -15.24% | -21.68% | $1.5B |
| SNDK | Sandisk | 1,150.89 | -13.47% | -7.04% | $20.0B |
| DDOG | Datadog | 235.27 | -11.50% | -12.75% | $1.4B |
| COHR | Coherent | 210.32 | -11.34% | +0.49% | $2.5B |
| QCOM | Qualcomm | 164.79 | -11.12% | -6.32% | $4.0B |
| AMD | Advanced Micro Devices | 504.80 | -10.88% | -2.32% | $20.0B |
| DELL | Dell Technologies | 424.30 | -10.77% | -7.04% | $4.4B |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,580.07 | -1.82% | -0.57% |
| Nasdaq | 25,437.00 | -2.86% | -2.00% |
| Dow Jones | 51,770.31 | -1.09% | -0.85% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,811.84 | -1.66% | +1.29% |
| S&P 500 futures | 7,640.00 | +0.34% | - |
| Nasdaq 100 futures | 28,699.50 | +0.58% | - |
| Dow futures | 52,142.00 | +0.43% | - |
| VIX | 19.35 | -0.36% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 4.93 | -1.20% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 101.60 | -0.27% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 3,907.20 | +0.21% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 99.43 | -4.50% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 77,545.62 | -0.90% | - |
How did the S&P 500 perform on Friday, October 30?
The S&P 500 fell 1.82% to 7,580.07 on Friday, October 30, 2026. The index was down 0.57% for the week starting October 26. Breadth was negative, with 220 advancers and 272 decliners among 503 constituents.
The S&P 500 closed at 7,580.07, down 1.82% for the session. For the week starting October 26, the index was down 0.57%.
Market breadth was negative: 220 constituents advanced, 272 declined, and 11 were flat, out of 503 total. The Nasdaq fell 2.86% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.09%, while the Russell 2000 declined 1.66% but remained up 1.29% for the week.
The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.929% on October 30, down 1.20% for the day. The VIX was at 19.35 on November 2, down 0.36%.
What are the pre-market futures indicating for Monday, November 2?
Futures point to a higher open on Monday, November 2. S&P 500 futures are up 0.34% at 7,640.00, Nasdaq 100 futures are up 0.58% at 28,699.50, and Dow futures are up 0.43% at 52,142.00. The market has not yet opened.
As of the pre-market session on November 2, S&P 500 futures were at 7,640.00, up 0.34%. Nasdaq 100 futures were at 28,699.50, up 0.58%, and Dow futures were at 52,142.00, up 0.43%.
Among macro indicators, the U.S. Dollar Index was at 101.604, down 0.27%, gold was at $3,907.20 per ounce, up 0.21%, and WTI crude was at $99.43, down 4.50%. Bitcoin was at $77,545.62, down 0.90%.
The VIX was at 19.35, down 0.36%. The market has not opened yet; these pre-market levels can change before the opening bell.
Which S&P 500 stocks were the biggest gainers on Friday?
The top S&P 500 gainers on Friday included FedEx Freight (FDXF), up 14.91% to 126.04; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN), up 13.33% to 927.89; and Global Payments (GPN), up 12.97% to 96.84. Dollar volume for these names exceeded $50 million.
FedEx Freight led with a 14.91% gain to 126.04 on dollar volume of $453.4M. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals rose 13.33% to 927.89 on $2.7B in dollar volume, and Global Payments added 12.97% to 96.84 on $1.6B.
Other notable gainers included GoDaddy (GDDY), up 10.72% to 117.24, and CoStar (CSGP), up 7.21% to 30.17. Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) and Veralto (VLTO) each rose 6.77%.
The reasons for these moves are not in our data. Readers can check the companies' SEC filings and press releases for details.
Which S&P 500 stocks fell the most on Friday?
The biggest S&P 500 decliners on Friday included Reddit (RDDT), down 29.22% to 91.73; Intel (INTC), down 28.58% to 65.76; and Illumina (ILMN), down 18.64% to 235.99. Twilio (TWLO) fell 15.24% and Sandisk (SNDK) lost 13.47%.
Reddit dropped 29.22% to 91.73 on dollar volume of $3.1B. Intel fell 28.58% to 65.76 on $29.9B in dollar volume, the highest among decliners. Illumina declined 18.64% to 235.99.
Twilio lost 15.24% to 205.03, and Sandisk fell 13.47% to 1,150.89. Datadog (DDOG) declined 11.50%, Coherent (COHR) 11.34%, Qualcomm (QCOM) 11.12%, AMD 10.88%, and Dell Technologies 10.77%.
The reasons for these declines are not in our data. Readers can check the companies' SEC filings and press releases for details.
Frequently asked questions
What were the S&P 500's top weekly gainers for the week of October 26?
For the week starting October 26, the top S&P 500 gainers included Pentair (PNR), up 19.82%, Vertiv (VRT), up 19.65%, and Carvana (CVNA), up 18.13%. Gen Digital (GEN) rose 17.08% and Global Payments (GPN) added 16.93%.
What were the S&P 500's biggest weekly losers for the week of October 26?
The biggest weekly decliners included Reddit (RDDT), down 36.41%, ServiceNow (NOW), down 33.87%, and F5 (FFIV), down 25.71%. Fortinet (FTNT) fell 24.40% and Intel (INTC) lost 24.38%.
How did the major indices perform for the week ending October 30?
For the week starting October 26, the S&P 500 was down 0.57%, the Nasdaq down 2.00%, and the Dow down 0.85%. The Russell 2000 was up 1.29% for the week.
Bottom line
U.S. equities closed lower on Friday, October 30, with broad-based declines across major indices, while pre-market futures on November 2 point to a higher open. Macro indicators show mixed moves, with the 10-year yield at 4.929% and WTI crude down 4.50%. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.