Stocks at midday: Honeywell Aerospace (HONA) leads S&P 500 gainers, +3.73% (October 16, 2026)
At midday on Friday, October 16, 2026, the S&P 500 is down 0.58% as technology and communication services stocks weigh on the index, while energy and utility names post solid gains. The Nasdaq leads declines with a 1.34% drop, and the Russell 2000 is off 1.01%. Breadth is slightly positive with 264 advancers versus 220 decliners among S&P 500 constituents.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HONA | Honeywell Aerospace | 169.20 | +3.73% | +7.13% | $238M |
| EXE | Expand Energy | 93.66 | +3.14% | +6.16% | $104M |
| EQT | EQT | 54.09 | +3.13% | +2.39% | $132M |
| NI | NiSource | 42.48 | +2.98% | +4.22% | $122M |
| IDXX | Idexx Laboratories | 562.69 | +2.83% | +8.63% | $156M |
| KMI | Kinder Morgan | 33.75 | +2.83% | +3.88% | $160M |
| BKR | Baker Hughes | 55.88 | +2.72% | -1.45% | $118M |
| SLB | Schlumberger | 49.66 | +2.67% | +1.45% | $233M |
| TRGP | Targa Resources | 289.76 | +2.55% | +1.07% | $101M |
| COP | ConocoPhillips | 145.30 | +2.52% | +8.35% | $391M |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWLO | Twilio | 243.57 | -10.91% | -15.86% | $492M |
| MRNA | Moderna | 213.08 | -9.90% | -5.30% | $2.9B |
| SMCI | Supermicro | 32.01 | -8.78% | -23.53% | $650M |
| PANW | Palo Alto Networks | 341.76 | -7.70% | -18.39% | $1.3B |
| CRWD | CrowdStrike | 226.09 | -7.56% | -17.80% | $1.7B |
| FTNT | Fortinet | 168.29 | -7.49% | -13.59% | $345M |
| DDOG | Datadog | 248.13 | -6.81% | -15.39% | $345M |
| PLTR | Palantir Technologies | 187.05 | -6.71% | -10.52% | $3.1B |
| COHR | Coherent | 235.86 | -5.88% | -24.55% | $915M |
| FLEX | Flex | 92.84 | -5.75% | -22.53% | $156M |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,698.82 | -0.58% | -1.44% |
| Nasdaq | 26,356.12 | -1.34% | -3.69% |
| Dow Jones | 52,144.54 | -0.06% | +0.95% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,739.28 | -1.01% | -2.41% |
| VIX | 16.96 | +3.04% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 5.11 | +0.45% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 101.89 | -0.11% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 4,186.50 | +0.39% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 97.68 | -0.30% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 81,491.58 | -0.79% | - |
How is the S&P 500 performing today?
The S&P 500 is at 7,698.82, down 0.58% intraday, with 264 stocks up and 220 down. The index is also lower by 1.44% for the week. Energy and utilities are among the top gainers, while technology and communication services lag.
At midday, the S&P 500 stands at 7,698.82, a decline of 0.58% from the previous close. The session is still running and these intraday numbers can change by the close.
Market breadth shows 264 advancers, 220 decliners, and 19 unchanged among the 503 constituents with sufficient dollar volume. The index is down 1.44% week-to-date from the week starting October 12.
Sector performance is mixed, with energy and utility stocks among the top gainers, while technology and communication services names are among the biggest losers.
Which stocks are the biggest gainers today?
Honeywell Aerospace leads with a 3.73% gain to $169.20, followed by Expand Energy up 3.14% and EQT up 3.13%. Other notable gainers include NiSource, Idexx Laboratories, and Kinder Morgan, each up over 2.8%.
Honeywell Aerospace (HONA) is the top performer in the S&P 500 midday, rising 3.73% to $169.20 on dollar volume of $237.8M. The stock is up 7.13% for the week.
Expand Energy (EXE) and EQT (EQT) are up 3.14% and 3.13% respectively, with EQT at $54.09. NiSource (NI) and Idexx Laboratories (IDXX) follow, gaining 2.98% and 2.83%.
Energy names feature prominently among gainers, including Kinder Morgan (KMI) up 2.83%, Baker Hughes (BKR) up 2.72%, and Schlumberger (SLB) up 2.67%. ConocoPhillips (COP) is up 2.52% and has risen 8.35% this week.
Which stocks are the biggest losers today?
Twilio leads declines with a 10.91% drop to $243.57, followed by Moderna down 9.90% and Supermicro down 8.78%. Cybersecurity and technology stocks are broadly lower, with Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, and Fortinet each falling over 7%.
Twilio (TWLO) is the worst performer midday, plunging 10.91% to $243.57 on dollar volume of $491.9M. The stock is down 15.86% for the week.
Moderna (MRNA) is down 9.90% to $213.08, and Supermicro (SMCI) is off 8.78% to $32.01. SMCI has fallen 23.53% week-to-date.
Cybersecurity and technology names are under pressure: Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is down 7.70%, CrowdStrike (CRWD) down 7.56%, and Fortinet (FTNT) down 7.49%. Datadog (DDOG) and Palantir (PLTR) are also lower by 6.81% and 6.71% respectively.
What are the week's biggest movers so far?
For the week starting October 12, Fair Isaac leads gainers with a 13.79% rise, followed by Cognizant up 10.34% and Equifax up 10.27%. On the losing side, Hewlett Packard Enterprise is down 24.65%, Ciena down 24.60%, and Coherent down 24.55%.
Week-to-date, Fair Isaac (FICO) is the top gainer in the S&P 500, up 13.79% to $759.65. Cognizant (CTSH) and Equifax (EFX) follow with gains of 10.34% and 10.27%.
Other notable weekly gainers include Brown & Brown (BRO) up 9.06%, Darden Restaurants (DRI) up 8.93%, and Accenture (ACN) up 8.81%.
Among weekly decliners, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is down 24.65%, Ciena (CIEN) down 24.60%, and Coherent (COHR) down 24.55%. Lumentum (LITE) and Supermicro (SMCI) are also down over 23% for the week.
Bottom line
At midday, the S&P 500 is lower by 0.58%, with technology and communication services stocks under pressure while energy and utilities gain. The session is still running and these intraday numbers can change by the close. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.