Stocks at midday: International Paper (IP) leads S&P 500 gainers, +7.27% (October 15, 2026)
At midday Thursday, the S&P 500 is flat at 7,718.54, while the Nasdaq is down 0.57% and the Dow is up 0.88%. Breadth is positive with 353 advancers and 141 decliners. Tech hardware and communications equipment names are under pressure, while paper, real estate, and insurance stocks lead.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP | International Paper | 34.22 | +7.27% | +6.54% | $150M |
| CSGP | CoStar | 32.10 | +6.59% | +8.17% | $71M |
| INTU | Intuit | 330.44 | +6.44% | +9.14% | $741M |
| EFX | Equifax | 159.93 | +6.36% | +9.70% | $147M |
| IT | Gartner | 207.92 | +6.20% | +8.77% | $83M |
| EXPE | Expedia | 291.45 | +6.10% | +6.28% | $258M |
| AJG | Arthur J. Gallagher | 251.31 | +6.02% | +8.00% | $211M |
| NKE | Nike | 37.42 | +6.02% | +7.82% | $904M |
| MRSH | Marsh McLennan | 188.45 | +5.63% | +7.22% | $343M |
| LEN | Lennar | 77.57 | +5.49% | +1.15% | $233M |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELL | Dell Technologies | 465.47 | -8.36% | -20.58% | $4.2B |
| P | Everpure | 130.83 | -7.53% | -15.31% | $417M |
| COHR | Coherent | 244.37 | -7.20% | -21.83% | $1.4B |
| HPE | Hewlett Packard Enterprise | 58.88 | -6.71% | -19.85% | $1.0B |
| TER | Teradyne | 335.62 | -6.63% | -16.65% | $501M |
| KEYS | Keysight Technologies | 334.06 | -6.59% | -12.72% | $284M |
| VRT | Vertiv | 208.40 | -6.48% | -14.16% | $1.5B |
| ANET | Arista Networks | 182.84 | -6.44% | -15.64% | $1.0B |
| FLEX | Flex | 93.91 | -6.42% | -21.63% | $364M |
| FIX | Comfort Systems USA | 1,445.82 | -6.22% | -15.73% | $603M |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,718.54 | -0.01% | -1.19% |
| Nasdaq | 26,541.96 | -0.57% | -3.01% |
| Dow Jones | 52,076.57 | +0.88% | +0.82% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,748.32 | +0.69% | -2.09% |
| VIX | 16.87 | 0.00% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 5.09 | -1.91% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 102.13 | -0.41% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 4,168.50 | +1.48% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 96.54 | +1.52% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 82,079.32 | +0.63% | - |
What is the stock market doing at midday on October 15, 2026?
The S&P 500 is nearly unchanged at 7,718.54, the Nasdaq is down 0.57% to 26,541.96, and the Dow is up 0.88% to 52,076.57. The Russell 2000 is up 0.69% to 2,748.32. Breadth is positive with 353 advancers and 141 decliners.
The session is still running, and these intraday numbers can change by the close. The S&P 500 is flat, while the Dow is outperforming and the Nasdaq is lagging.
The VIX is at 16.87, unchanged on the day. The 10-year Treasury yield is 5.091%, down 1.91% from the prior close. The US Dollar Index is at 102.125, down 0.41%.
Gold is up 1.48% to $4,168.50 per ounce, and WTI crude is up 1.52% to $96.54 per barrel. Bitcoin is up 0.63% at $82,079.32.
Which S&P 500 stocks are the biggest gainers today?
International Paper leads with a 7.27% gain to $34.22, followed by CoStar up 6.59% to $32.10 and Intuit up 6.44% to $330.44. Equifax, Gartner, Expedia, Arthur J. Gallagher, Nike, Marsh McLennan, and Lennar are also among the top gainers.
International Paper (IP) is up 7.27% to $34.22 on dollar volume of $149.7M. CoStar (CSGP) is up 6.59% to $32.10, and Intuit (INTU) is up 6.44% to $330.44 on $741.1M in dollar volume.
Other notable gainers include Equifax (EFX) up 6.36% to $159.93, Gartner (IT) up 6.20% to $207.92, and Expedia (EXPE) up 6.10% to $291.45.
Nike (NKE) is up 6.02% to $37.42 on $904.3M in dollar volume. Lennar (LEN) is up 5.49% to $77.57. The reasons for these moves are not in our data; readers can check company SEC filings and press releases.
Which S&P 500 stocks are the biggest losers today?
Dell Technologies is the worst performer, down 8.36% to $465.47, followed by Everpure down 7.53% to $130.83 and Coherent down 7.20% to $244.37. Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Teradyne, Keysight, Vertiv, Arista Networks, Flex, and Comfort Systems are also lower.
Dell Technologies (DELL) is down 8.36% to $465.47 on $4.24B in dollar volume. Everpure (P) is down 7.53% to $130.83, and Coherent (COHR) is down 7.20% to $244.37 on $1.39B in dollar volume.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is down 6.71% to $58.88, Teradyne (TER) is down 6.63% to $335.62, and Keysight Technologies (KEYS) is down 6.59% to $334.06.
Vertiv (VRT) is down 6.48% to $208.40, Arista Networks (ANET) is down 6.44% to $182.84, and Flex (FLEX) is down 6.42% to $93.91. The reasons for these declines are not in our data; readers can check company SEC filings and press releases.
What are the week-to-date winners and losers in the S&P 500?
For the week starting October 12, Fair Isaac leads with a 13.40% gain, followed by Cognizant up 10.39% and eBay up 9.83%. On the losing side, Lumentum is down 23.57%, Ciena down 22.02%, and Coherent down 21.83%.
Week-to-date, Fair Isaac (FICO) is up 13.40% to $757.06, Cognizant (CTSH) is up 10.39% to $65.35, and eBay (EBAY) is up 9.83% to $123.22. Equifax (EFX) is up 9.70%, and Tyler Technologies (TYL) is up 9.35%.
Among week-to-date losers, Lumentum (LITE) is down 23.57% to $843.30, Ciena (CIEN) is down 22.02% to $350.75, and Coherent (COHR) is down 21.83% to $244.37. Skydance (SKYD) is down 21.78% to $7.17, and Flex (FLEX) is down 21.63% to $93.91.
The S&P 500 is down 1.19% for the week, while the Nasdaq is down 3.01%. The Dow is up 0.82% for the week, and the Russell 2000 is down 2.09%.
Frequently asked questions
What is the S&P 500 doing today?
At midday on October 15, 2026, the S&P 500 is nearly flat at 7,718.54, down 0.01% for the day. The session is still running, so the final close may differ.
Why is Dell Technologies stock down today?
Dell Technologies is down 8.36% to $465.47 at midday. The reason for the move is not in our data. Readers can check the company's SEC filings and press releases for more information.
Which stocks are leading the S&P 500 this week?
For the week starting October 12, Fair Isaac is up 13.40%, Cognizant is up 10.39%, and eBay is up 9.83%. On the downside, Lumentum is down 23.57%, Ciena is down 22.02%, and Coherent is down 21.83%.
Bottom line
At midday, the S&P 500 is flat while the Dow outperforms and the Nasdaq lags. Tech hardware and communications equipment names are under pressure, while paper, real estate, and insurance stocks lead. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.