Stock futures point flat before the open: pre-market brief for November 5, 2026
U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday, November 4, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average leading gains at +3.03%. Pre-market futures for Thursday, November 5, are mixed, with S&P 500 futures up +0.09% and Nasdaq 100 futures down -0.80%. The market has not yet opened.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOS | Mosaic | 21.62 | +17.37% | +17.56% | $481M |
| XYZ | Block | 87.63 | +15.30% | +14.97% | $1.8B |
| ZBH | Zimmer Biomet | 110.15 | +13.49% | +16.54% | $680M |
| MRNA | Moderna | 258.38 | +13.11% | +16.53% | $3.8B |
| SWK | Stanley Black & | 118.33 | +13.10% | +14.39% | $766M |
| CDW | CDW | 168.75 | +12.67% | +9.73% | $579M |
| CNC | Centene | 76.01 | +12.64% | +11.04% | $1.2B |
| UHS | Universal Health Services | 196.46 | +10.91% | +11.59% | $350M |
| JKHY | Jack Henry & | 179.16 | +10.83% | +11.04% | $266M |
| APP | AppLovin | 271.75 | +10.69% | +18.93% | $3.8B |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIS | Fidelity National Information | 29.76 | -23.67% | -22.80% | $1.1B |
| TRMB | Trimble | 54.25 | -17.31% | -16.46% | $373M |
| FIX | Comfort Systems USA | 1,091.31 | -15.08% | -11.47% | $1.8B |
| DDOG | Datadog | 188.72 | -14.42% | -19.79% | $2.5B |
| VST | Vistra | 120.29 | -13.83% | -13.07% | $2.5B |
| NRG | NRG Energy | 83.25 | -13.52% | -13.34% | $862M |
| TPL | Texas Pacific Land | 287.65 | -13.36% | -13.27% | $339M |
| VRT | Vertiv | 205.55 | -12.89% | -11.59% | $2.6B |
| CVS | CVS Health | 79.96 | -12.53% | -11.40% | $2.7B |
| FLEX | Flex | 77.24 | -12.33% | -10.68% | $609M |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,688.62 | +1.58% | +1.43% |
| Nasdaq | 25,736.51 | +1.44% | +1.18% |
| Dow Jones | 53,356.12 | +3.03% | +3.06% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,856.95 | +1.58% | +1.60% |
| S&P 500 futures | 7,727.25 | +0.09% | - |
| Nasdaq 100 futures | 28,338.50 | -0.80% | - |
| Dow futures | 53,837.00 | +0.62% | - |
| VIX | 16.89 | +1.69% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 4.89 | -1.17% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 101.62 | +0.11% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 4,124.40 | +1.26% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 89.85 | +1.96% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 79,601.39 | -1.00% | - |
How did the S&P 500 perform on Wednesday, November 4?
The S&P 500 rose +1.58% to close at 7,688.62 on Wednesday, November 4. The index is up +1.43% for the week starting November 2. Market breadth was positive, with 373 S&P 500 constituents advancing, 126 declining, and 3 unchanged.
The S&P 500 gained +1.58% on the session, ending at 7,688.62. The Nasdaq Composite advanced +1.44% to 25,736.51, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added +3.03% to 53,356.12. The Russell 2000 rose +1.58% to 2,856.95.
For the week beginning November 2, the S&P 500 is up +1.43%, the Nasdaq +1.18%, the Dow +3.06%, and the Russell 2000 +1.60%.
Among S&P 500 constituents with dollar volume above $50 million, the top gainer on Wednesday was Mosaic (MOS), up +17.37% to 21.62. Block (XYZ) rose +15.30% to 87.63, Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) gained +13.49% to 110.15, Moderna (MRNA) added +13.11% to 258.38, and Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) climbed +13.10% to 118.33.
The largest decliner was Fidelity National Information (FIS), down -23.67% to 29.76. Trimble (TRMB) fell -17.31% to 54.25, Comfort Systems USA (FIX) dropped -15.08% to 1,091.31, Datadog (DDOG) declined -14.42% to 188.72, and Vistra (VST) lost -13.83% to 120.29.
The reasons for individual company moves are not in our data. Readers can check the companies' SEC filings and press releases for details.
What are the pre-market futures indicating for Thursday, November 5?
S&P 500 futures are up +0.09% at 7,727.25, Dow futures are up +0.62% at 53,837.00, and Nasdaq 100 futures are down -0.80% at 28,338.50. The market has not opened yet, and these pre-market levels can change before the opening bell.
As of the pre-market session on Thursday, November 5, S&P 500 futures (ES) were at 7,727.25, up +0.09%. Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ) were at 28,338.50, down -0.80%. Dow futures (YM) were at 53,837.00, up +0.62%.
These futures levels are pre-market indications and do not guarantee the opening prices. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Which S&P 500 stocks are the biggest gainers and losers this week?
For the week starting November 2 through Wednesday, November 4, the top S&P 500 gainer is Idexx Laboratories (IDXX), up +26.73% to 698.55. The largest loser is Lumentum (LITE), down -25.45% to 626.75.
Other weekly gainers include Fiserv (FISV) +24.05% to 62.05, AppLovin (APP) +18.93% to 271.75, Mosaic (MOS) +17.56% to 21.62, Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) +16.54% to 110.15, and Moderna (MRNA) +16.53% to 258.38.
On the downside, Fidelity National Information (FIS) is down -22.80% for the week to 29.76, Datadog (DDOG) -19.79% to 188.72, Marvell Technology (MRVL) -18.64% to 159.80, Trimble (TRMB) -16.46% to 54.25, and APA (APA) -15.77% to 44.49.
The reasons for these weekly moves are not in our data. Readers can check the companies' SEC filings and press releases for details.
What are the macro indicators showing?
The VIX is at 16.89, up +1.69% on Thursday. The 10-year Treasury yield is 4.894%, down -1.17% on Wednesday. The U.S. Dollar Index is 101.621, up +0.11%. Gold is $4,124.40, up +1.26%, and WTI crude is $89.85, up +1.96%.
The VIX, a measure of expected volatility, was at 16.89 in the pre-market on Thursday, up +1.69%. The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.894% on Wednesday, down -1.17% for the session.
The U.S. Dollar Index was at 101.621, up +0.11%. Gold traded at $4,124.40 per ounce, up +1.26%, and WTI crude oil was at $89.85 per barrel, up +1.96%. Bitcoin was at $79,601.39, down -1.00%.
These macro figures are provided for context. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Frequently asked questions
What were the S&P 500's top gainers on November 4, 2026?
The top S&P 500 gainers on Wednesday, November 4, were Mosaic (MOS) +17.37%, Block (XYZ) +15.30%, Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) +13.49%, Moderna (MRNA) +13.11%, and Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) +13.10%.
How did the Dow Jones perform on November 4, 2026?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose +3.03% to close at 53,356.12 on Wednesday, November 4. For the week starting November 2, the Dow is up +3.06%.
What are the S&P 500 futures indicating for November 5, 2026?
S&P 500 futures were at 7,727.25, up +0.09%, in the pre-market on Thursday, November 5. The market has not opened yet, and futures levels can change before the opening bell.
Bottom line
U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday, November 4, with broad-based gains across major indices. Pre-market futures for Thursday, November 5, are mixed, with S&P 500 and Dow futures slightly higher and Nasdaq 100 futures lower. The market has not yet opened. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.