Stock futures point higher before the open: pre-market brief for October 28, 2026
U.S. stock futures showed mixed performance early Wednesday following gains across major equity indexes during Tuesday's regular session. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 rose +0.60% to 7,722.60 and the Nasdaq added +1.18% to 26,477.81, while market breadth leaned slightly negative. In pre-market trade, S&P 500 futures edged up +0.24% while Dow futures ticked down -0.02%.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNR | Pentair | 62.29 | +12.80% | +12.64% | $490M |
| FLEX | Flex | 83.35 | +8.26% | +8.88% | $959M |
| DELL | Dell Technologies | 501.96 | +7.47% | +9.97% | $3.2B |
| SMCI | Supermicro | 35.09 | +7.34% | +6.53% | $1.1B |
| BE | Bloom Energy | 218.50 | +7.15% | +13.04% | $3.4B |
| WDC | Western Digital | 380.88 | +6.95% | +10.83% | $3.5B |
| CDNS | Cadence Design Systems | 343.08 | +6.49% | +8.40% | $1.6B |
| COHR | Coherent | 235.79 | +6.45% | +12.66% | $1.5B |
| ON | ON Semiconductor | 78.67 | +6.22% | +8.89% | $745M |
| MOS | Mosaic | 18.79 | +6.10% | +5.33% | $233M |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XYL | Xylem | 92.86 | -14.21% | -14.60% | $950M |
| BA | Boeing | 168.18 | -10.69% | -10.71% | $7.9B |
| VLO | Valero Energy | 387.34 | -9.24% | -7.62% | $2.0B |
| MPC | Marathon Petroleum | 435.98 | -7.36% | -4.65% | $1.3B |
| PSX | Phillips 66 | 268.53 | -7.03% | -5.17% | $794M |
| ARE | Alexandria Real Estate | 40.86 | -5.85% | -5.02% | $156M |
| WELL | Welltower | 226.72 | -5.77% | -4.47% | $1.4B |
| PAYX | Paychex | 109.26 | -5.57% | -7.44% | $429M |
| HUBB | Hubbell | 434.28 | -5.47% | -3.08% | $791M |
| CSGP | CoStar | 32.01 | -5.01% | -5.63% | $220M |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,722.60 | +0.60% | +1.30% |
| Nasdaq | 26,477.81 | +1.18% | +2.01% |
| Dow Jones | 52,377.57 | +0.03% | +0.31% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,818.87 | +1.16% | +1.55% |
| S&P 500 futures | 7,776.75 | +0.24% | - |
| Nasdaq 100 futures | 29,937.50 | +0.42% | - |
| Dow futures | 52,570.00 | -0.02% | - |
| VIX | 17.44 | -0.46% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 4.99 | +0.14% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 102.30 | -0.02% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 4,072.00 | -0.06% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 101.77 | +1.87% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 80,805.55 | 0.00% | - |
How did major indexes perform in the previous session?
Wall Street finished Tuesday higher, led by technology and small-cap shares. The S&P 500 gained +0.60% to close at 7,722.60, the Nasdaq climbed +1.18% to 26,477.81, the Russell 2000 advanced +1.16% to 2,818.87, and the Dow Jones finished virtually flat, up +0.03% at 52,377.57.
Despite index-level gains, overall market breadth across the S&P 500 was slightly negative on Tuesday. Advancing stocks totaled 238, while 254 issues declined and 11 closed unchanged.
On a week-to-date basis through Tuesday's close, the Nasdaq leads major benchmarks with a gain of +2.01%, followed by the Russell 2000 at +1.55%, the S&P 500 at +1.30%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average at +0.31%.
Where do futures and macro indicators stand before the open?
U.S. index futures pointed to a split open on Wednesday morning. S&P 500 futures rose +0.24% to 7,776.75 and Nasdaq 100 futures increased +0.42% to 29,937.50, whereas Dow futures slipped -0.02% to 52,570.00. The market has not opened yet.
In commodity and fixed income markets, WTI crude oil advanced +1.87% to $101.77 per barrel, while Gold declined -0.06% to $4,072.00 per ounce. The 10-year Treasury yield was last recorded at 4.993% on October 27, up +0.14%.
The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) was down -0.46% to 17.44 on Wednesday morning. The US Dollar Index eased -0.02% to 102.302, while Bitcoin was unchanged at $80,805.55.
Which S&P 500 stocks moved the most on Tuesday?
Pentair led Tuesday's gainers, jumping +12.80% to close at 62.29 on $489.6M in dollar volume. Conversely, Xylem was the largest decliner, falling -14.21% to 92.86 with $949.7M in dollar volume. Specific company catalysts are not in our data, so readers can check SEC filings and press releases.
Other top performers on Tuesday included Flex (+8.26% to 83.35), Dell Technologies (+7.47% to 501.96 on $3.2B in volume), Supermicro (+7.34% to 35.09), and Bloom Energy (+7.15% to 218.50 on $3.4B in volume).
On the downside, Boeing declined -10.69% to 168.18 with the session's highest dollar volume of $7.9B. Refining shares also retreated, with Valero Energy falling -9.24% to 387.34, Marathon Petroleum losing -7.36% to 435.98, and Phillips 66 sliding -7.03% to 268.53.
Frequently asked questions
What were the biggest weekly gainers and losers in the S&P 500?
From the start of the week through Tuesday, Lumentum led gainers with a +14.55% increase to 866.18, followed by Bloom Energy up +13.04% to 218.50. Fair Isaac was the steepest weekly decliner, falling -15.16% to 691.74, followed by Xylem down -14.60% to 92.86.
Why did stocks like Boeing and Xylem drop significantly?
The specific reasons for Tuesday's price drops in Boeing, Xylem, and other individual equities are not included in our data. Investors can consult company press releases and SEC filings for corporate announcements.
Are the major U.S. stock exchanges currently trading?
No, regular U.S. equity market hours have not begun yet for the October 28 session. The quoted index prices reflect Tuesday's closing levels, while futures reflect early pre-market activity.
Bottom line
Heading into Wednesday's opening bell, equity futures reflect modest gains in tech-heavy contracts alongside a slight pullback in Dow futures. Market participants enter the session following Tuesday's broad index advance despite mixed underlying market breadth. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.