Stocks at midday: AppLovin (APP) leads S&P 500 gainers, +29.25% (November 5, 2026)
U.S. stocks are lower midday Thursday, with the S&P 500 down -0.03% and the Nasdaq off -0.05%, as breadth is sharply negative with 413 decliners against 82 advancers. AppLovin is the top gainer, up +29.25%, while Sandisk leads losers, down -17.96%. The VIX is up +43.53% to 23.84, signaling elevated volatility.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APP | AppLovin | 351.25 | +29.25% | +53.72% | $5.3B |
| CPAY | Corpay | 453.68 | +8.38% | +13.15% | $384M |
| CF | CF Industries | 120.32 | +7.74% | -2.42% | $216M |
| TPR | Tapestry | 134.80 | +7.57% | +15.92% | $324M |
| MSI | Motorola Solutions | 528.14 | +6.27% | +7.45% | $865M |
| VRSK | Verisk Analytics | 205.14 | +3.68% | +4.50% | $209M |
| CAH | Cardinal Health | 270.29 | +3.19% | +7.91% | $305M |
| MCK | McKesson | 1,098.04 | +2.67% | +10.40% | $573M |
| ALL | Allstate | 276.07 | +2.60% | +6.23% | $356M |
| STE | Steris | 254.11 | +2.50% | +11.88% | $172M |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNDK | Sandisk | 851.10 | -17.96% | -26.05% | $15.0B |
| BE | Bloom Energy | 165.40 | -17.47% | -18.59% | $3.8B |
| WDC | Western Digital | 268.90 | -16.96% | -26.55% | $2.1B |
| P | Everpure | 94.04 | -15.86% | -25.94% | $184M |
| LITE | Lumentum | 530.02 | -15.43% | -36.95% | $3.0B |
| AMD | Advanced Micro Devices | 414.61 | -15.18% | -17.87% | $15.7B |
| STX | Seagate Technology | 473.66 | -14.97% | -26.52% | $2.5B |
| DASH | DoorDash | 169.73 | -14.53% | -5.17% | $1.4B |
| COHR | Coherent | 167.39 | -14.20% | -20.41% | $1.6B |
| VRT | Vertiv | 176.67 | -14.05% | -24.01% | $1.9B |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,427.81 | -3.39% | -2.01% |
| Nasdaq | 24,559.99 | -4.57% | -3.45% |
| Dow Jones | 51,994.27 | -2.55% | +0.43% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,757.96 | -3.46% | -1.92% |
| VIX | 23.84 | +43.53% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 4.84 | -1.16% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 101.45 | -0.06% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 4,132.30 | +1.46% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 90.22 | +2.38% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 75,779.75 | -5.75% | - |
How is the U.S. stock market performing midday Thursday?
The S&P 500 is down -0.03% to 7,427.81, the Nasdaq is down -0.05% to 24,559.99, the Dow is down -0.03% to 51,994.27, and the Russell 2000 is down -0.03% to 2,757.96. Breadth is weak with 413 decliners and 82 advancers among S&P 500 constituents.
All four major indices are modestly lower in intraday trading. The S&P 500 is off -0.03% for the day and -2.01% for the week, while the Nasdaq is down -0.05% today and -3.45% week-to-date.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down -0.03% today but remains up +0.43% for the week. The Russell 2000 is down -0.03% today and -1.92% for the week.
Market breadth is clearly negative: 413 S&P 500 constituents are declining, 82 are advancing, and 8 are flat. The VIX is at 23.84, up +43.53% on the day, indicating higher expected volatility.
Which stocks are the biggest gainers today?
AppLovin (APP) leads with a +29.25% gain to 351.25 on $5.28B in dollar volume. Corpay (CPAY) is up +8.38%, CF Industries (CF) +7.74%, Tapestry (TPR) +7.57%, and Motorola Solutions (MSI) +6.27%.
AppLovin is the standout gainer, up +29.25% to 351.25, with dollar volume of $5.28B. The stock is also the top weekly gainer, up +53.72% week-to-date.
Corpay is up +8.38% to 453.68, CF Industries is up +7.74% to 120.32, Tapestry is up +7.57% to 134.80, and Motorola Solutions is up +6.27% to 528.14.
Other notable gainers include Verisk Analytics (+3.68%), Cardinal Health (+3.19%), McKesson (+2.67%), Allstate (+2.60%), and Steris (+2.50%). The reasons for these moves are not in our data; readers can check company SEC filings and press releases.
Which stocks are the biggest losers today?
Sandisk (SNDK) leads losers with a -17.96% decline to 851.10 on $14.98B in dollar volume. Bloom Energy (BE) is down -17.47%, Western Digital (WDC) -16.96%, Everpure (P) -15.86%, and Lumentum (LITE) -15.43%.
Sandisk is the largest decliner, down -17.96% to 851.10, with dollar volume of $14.98B. The stock is also down -26.05% for the week.
Bloom Energy is down -17.47% to 165.40, Western Digital is down -16.96% to 268.90, Everpure is down -15.86% to 94.04, and Lumentum is down -15.43% to 530.02.
Other notable losers include Advanced Micro Devices (-15.18%), Seagate Technology (-14.97%), DoorDash (-14.53%), Coherent (-14.20%), and Vertiv (-14.05%). The reasons for these moves are not in our data; readers can check company SEC filings and press releases.
What are the week-to-date movers?
Since Monday, AppLovin leads gainers with a +53.72% weekly gain, followed by Fiserv (+24.39%), Idexx Laboratories (+21.67%), Mosaic (+18.76%), and Tapestry (+15.92%). Lumentum is the worst weekly performer, down -36.95%, followed by Marvell Technology (-29.79%) and Ciena (-26.86%).
Week-to-date, the S&P 500 is down -2.01% and the Nasdaq is down -3.45%, while the Dow is up +0.43%. The Russell 2000 is down -1.92% for the week.
AppLovin is the top weekly gainer at +53.72%, followed by Fiserv (+24.39%), Idexx Laboratories (+21.67%), Mosaic (+18.76%), and Tapestry (+15.92%).
On the downside, Lumentum is the worst weekly performer at -36.95%, followed by Marvell Technology (-29.79%), Ciena (-26.86%), Western Digital (-26.55%), and Seagate Technology (-26.52%). The reasons for these moves are not in our data; readers can check company SEC filings and press releases.
Frequently asked questions
How is the S&P 500 doing today?
The S&P 500 is down -0.03% to 7,427.81 in intraday trading, with 413 decliners and 82 advancers among its constituents.
What is the VIX level today?
The VIX is at 23.84, up +43.53% on the day, indicating elevated expected volatility.
Which stock is the biggest gainer today?
AppLovin (APP) is the top gainer, up +29.25% to 351.25 on $5.28B in dollar volume.
Bottom line
U.S. indices are modestly lower midday Thursday with negative breadth and a sharply higher VIX. AppLovin and Sandisk are the notable movers, while weekly trends show weakness in technology and semiconductor names. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.