Stock futures point flat before the open: pre-market brief for November 3, 2026

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Monday, with the S&P 500 slipping 0.51% to 7,541.40 while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.41% to 51,983.98. Ahead of Tuesday's open, S&P 500 futures are down 0.13%, Nasdaq 100 futures are up 0.34%, and Dow futures are down 0.68%, pointing to a mixed pre-market tone.

Previous session's top S&P 500 gainers
TickerCompanyPrice ($)ChangeWeek to dateDollar volume
IDXXIdexx Laboratories671.64+21.85%+21.85%$1.3B
HWMHowmet Aerospace212.99+6.91%+6.91%$1.1B
PNRPentair70.56+6.49%+6.49%$396M
CRHCRH96.59+6.36%+6.36%$1.0B
DASHDoorDash190.07+6.19%+6.19%$1.2B
CBRECBRE136.75+6.13%+6.13%$379M
CPRTCopart31.93+5.97%+5.97%$383M
SHWSherwin-Williams352.37+5.94%+5.94%$1.1B
AREAlexandria Real Estate42.57+5.90%+5.90%$124M
TDGTransDigm1,213.62+5.83%+5.83%$566M
Previous session's biggest S&P 500 decliners
TickerCompanyPrice ($)ChangeWeek to dateDollar volume
LITELumentum684.40-18.59%-18.59%$10.4B
MRVLMarvell Technology171.41-12.72%-12.72%$10.5B
CIENCiena284.34-11.34%-11.34%$1.2B
PEverpure113.78-10.40%-10.40%$441M
INTCIntel59.97-8.80%-8.80%$13.8B
ORCLOracle119.22-8.76%-8.76%$7.0B
DDOGDatadog216.10-8.15%-8.15%$1.0B
STXSeagate Technology593.76-7.88%-7.88%$3.2B
SMCISupermicro30.44-7.62%-7.62%$1.3B
APAAPA48.82-7.57%-7.57%$340M
Indices, futures, rates and commodities
MarketLastChangeWeek to date
S&P 5007,541.40-0.51%-0.51%
Nasdaq25,164.31-1.07%-1.07%
Dow Jones51,983.98+0.41%+0.41%
Russell 20002,805.88-0.21%-0.21%
S&P 500 futures7,564.50-0.13%-
Nasdaq 100 futures28,222.00+0.34%-
Dow futures51,781.00-0.68%-
VIX21.48+1.56%-
10-year yield (%)4.89-0.71%-
US Dollar Index101.83+0.08%-
Gold ($/oz)3,943.00-0.67%-
WTI crude ($)97.18+0.75%-
Bitcoin ($)77,563.54+1.16%-

How did the S&P 500 perform on Monday?

The S&P 500 fell 0.51% to 7,541.40 on Monday, November 2, 2026. The Nasdaq dropped 1.07% to 25,164.31, while the Dow rose 0.41% to 51,983.98 and the Russell 2000 lost 0.21% to 2,805.88. Market breadth was positive, with 343 advancers and 154 decliners among S&P 500 constituents.

Monday's session ended with the S&P 500 down 0.51% at 7,541.40. The technology-heavy Nasdaq fell 1.07% to 25,164.31, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.41% to 51,983.98. The Russell 2000 declined 0.21% to 2,805.88.

Despite the index decline, more S&P 500 stocks rose than fell: 343 advanced, 154 declined, and 5 were unchanged. The VIX, a measure of expected volatility, stood at 21.48, up 1.56% on the day.

What are the stock futures doing before the open?

As of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, S&P 500 futures are down 0.13% at 7,564.50, Nasdaq 100 futures are up 0.34% at 28,222.00, and Dow futures are down 0.68% at 51,781.00. The market has not opened yet, so these pre-market levels can change before the opening bell.

S&P 500 futures were at 7,564.50, down 0.13%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were at 28,222.00, up 0.34%. Dow futures were at 51,781.00, down 0.68%.

The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.894% on November 2, down 0.71%. The U.S. Dollar Index was at 101.83, up 0.08%. WTI crude was at $97.18 per barrel, up 0.75%, and gold was at $3,943 per ounce, down 0.67%. Bitcoin was at $77,563.54, up 1.16%.

Which S&P 500 stocks moved the most on Monday?

Idexx Laboratories led gainers with a 21.85% rise to 671.64, followed by Howmet Aerospace at +6.91% and Pentair at +6.49%. Lumentum was the biggest decliner, falling 18.59% to 684.40, while Marvell Technology lost 12.72% and Ciena dropped 11.34%.

Among S&P 500 constituents with at least $50 million in dollar volume, Idexx Laboratories rose 21.85% to 671.64 on $1.3B in dollar volume. Howmet Aerospace gained 6.91% to 212.99, Pentair added 6.49% to 70.56, CRH rose 6.36% to 96.59, and DoorDash climbed 6.19% to 190.07.

On the downside, Lumentum fell 18.59% to 684.40 on $10.4B in dollar volume. Marvell Technology dropped 12.72% to 171.41, Ciena lost 11.34% to 284.34, Everpure declined 10.40% to 113.78, and Intel fell 8.80% to 59.97.

The reasons for these individual moves are not in our data. Readers can check each company's SEC filings and press releases for details.

What is the market outlook for Tuesday?

Futures point to a mixed open on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with S&P 500 and Dow futures lower and Nasdaq 100 futures higher. The market has not opened yet, and pre-market levels can change. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

S&P 500 futures were down 0.13%, Dow futures were down 0.68%, and Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.34% ahead of the open. The VIX was at 21.48, up 1.56%.

The 10-year Treasury yield was 4.894%, and the U.S. Dollar Index was 101.83. WTI crude was $97.18, gold was $3,943 per ounce, and Bitcoin was $77,563.54.

This is not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Frequently asked questions

How did the S&P 500 close on Monday?

The S&P 500 closed at 7,541.40 on Monday, November 2, 2026, down 0.51%.

What are the stock futures doing before Tuesday's open?

S&P 500 futures are down 0.13%, Nasdaq 100 futures are up 0.34%, and Dow futures are down 0.68% as of November 3, 2026. The market has not opened yet.

Which S&P 500 stocks gained the most on Monday?

Idexx Laboratories rose 21.85%, Howmet Aerospace gained 6.91%, and Pentair added 6.49%, among S&P 500 constituents with at least $50 million in dollar volume.

Bottom line

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower while the Dow edged higher. Futures point to a mixed open on Tuesday. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.

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