Stocks at midday: Crown Castle (CCI) leads S&P 500 gainers, +9.04% (October 23, 2026)
U.S. equity markets were mixed during Friday midday trading, with the S&P 500 down -0.28% and the Dow Jones falling -1.00%, while the Nasdaq posted a slight gain of +0.06%. Market breadth trended negative across the S&P 500 universe, with 350 declining stocks compared to 139 advancing issues. Because the session is still active, all prices and percentages remain intraday and can change before the closing bell.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCI | Crown Castle | 85.96 | +9.04% | +4.50% | $837M |
| SLB | Schlumberger | 53.32 | +7.60% | +7.71% | $542M |
| HAL | Halliburton | 35.24 | +6.18% | +5.19% | $235M |
| PANW | Palo Alto Networks | 376.11 | +5.97% | +9.97% | $1.2B |
| APA | APA | 52.37 | +5.92% | +6.54% | $168M |
| CRWD | CrowdStrike | 251.45 | +5.68% | +10.58% | $1.7B |
| DDOG | Datadog | 271.33 | +5.27% | +9.80% | $245M |
| DVN | Devon Energy | 51.65 | +5.01% | +1.80% | $323M |
| FANG | Diamondback Energy | 206.80 | +4.90% | +1.40% | $118M |
| COP | ConocoPhillips | 152.42 | +4.66% | +4.03% | $516M |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Bloom Energy | 191.91 | -11.88% | -13.29% | $4.3B |
| FIX | Comfort Systems USA | 1,181.70 | -7.63% | -17.88% | $953M |
| GL | Globe Life | 156.07 | -7.33% | -7.53% | $100M |
| T | AT&T | 21.45 | -5.69% | -8.51% | $873M |
| DLTR | Dollar Tree | 123.61 | -5.67% | -0.46% | $121M |
| TMUS | T-Mobile US | 150.02 | -5.52% | -5.71% | $546M |
| DG | Dollar General | 131.47 | -5.49% | -2.15% | $77M |
| CBRE | CBRE | 124.83 | -4.89% | -6.20% | $227M |
| DECK | Deckers Brands | 81.31 | -4.66% | -5.13% | $425M |
| CTSH | Cognizant | 70.49 | -4.38% | +6.75% | $169M |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,642.35 | -0.28% | -0.22% |
| Nasdaq | 26,023.23 | +0.06% | -0.45% |
| Dow Jones | 52,336.98 | -1.00% | +0.64% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,777.51 | -0.23% | +2.06% |
| VIX | 19.40 | +1.94% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 4.99 | +0.71% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 101.82 | +0.20% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 4,015.80 | -1.10% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 103.19 | +3.74% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 81,421.27 | +0.13% | - |
How are major indices and commodities trading at midday?
Major U.S. stock indices showed diverging trends on Friday midday, alongside higher oil prices and a slight uptick in the 10-year Treasury yield. The S&P 500 dropped -0.28% to 7,642.35, while the Dow Jones retreated -1.00% to 52,336.98. The Nasdaq edged higher by +0.06% to 26,023.23.
The small-cap Russell 2000 moved lower by -0.23% to 2,777.51, although it retained a week-to-date gain of +2.06%. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) rose +1.94% to 19.40, and the US Dollar Index traded up +0.20% to 101.818.
In commodities and bond markets, the 10-year Treasury yield climbed +0.71% to 4.988%. WTI crude oil advanced +3.74% to trade at $103.19 per barrel, whereas Gold declined -1.10% to $4,015.80 per ounce. Bitcoin saw little change, rising +0.13% to $81,421.27.
Which S&P 500 stocks are leading the midday gains?
Crown Castle and Schlumberger posted the largest midday gains in the S&P 500, rising +9.04% and +7.60% respectively. Energy and cybersecurity names also featured prominently on the leaderboard, with Halliburton advancing +6.18% and Palo Alto Networks gaining +5.97%.
Crown Castle led all advancers, climbing +9.04% to $85.96 on $836.9M in dollar volume. Schlumberger followed with a gain of +7.60% to $53.32, while Halliburton added +6.18% to reach $35.24. Palo Alto Networks and APA rose +5.97% to $376.11 and +5.92% to $52.37, respectively.
CrowdStrike advanced +5.68% to $251.45 with $1.7B in dollar volume, Datadog rose +5.27% to $271.33, and Devon Energy climbed +5.01% to $51.65. Specific catalyst details for these midday moves are not included in our data; investors can consult company press releases and SEC filings for further context.
Which companies are recording the steepest declines?
Bloom Energy recorded the sharpest decline among S&P 500 components, shedding -11.88% at midday. Comfort Systems USA and Globe Life also fell sharply, down -7.63% and -7.33% respectively.
Bloom Energy dropped -11.88% to $191.91, generating over $4.3B in dollar volume. Comfort Systems USA slid -7.63% to $1,181.70, extending its week-to-date decline to -17.88%. Globe Life fell -7.33% to $156.07 on $99.6M in dollar volume.
Telecommunications and retail stocks also experienced midday downward pressure. AT&T decreased -5.69% to $21.45, Dollar Tree fell -5.67% to $123.61, and T-Mobile US dropped -5.52% to $150.02. Dollar General also retreated, moving down -5.49% to $131.47. The specific reasons for these price drops are not contained within our dataset.
Frequently asked questions
What is the overall market breadth in the S&P 500 today?
Market breadth is negative, with 350 stocks declining, 139 advancing, and 14 trading flat out of the 503 tracked constituents.
Can these stock prices change before the end of the day?
Yes. This is an intraday midday report while markets remain open, meaning all prices and percentage changes are subject to change by the close of trading.
Which sector constituents showed strong representation among top gainers?
Energy producers and service providers like Schlumberger (+7.60%), Halliburton (+6.18%), APA (+5.92%), Devon Energy (+5.01%), and Diamondback Energy (+4.90%) were among the top performers.
Bottom line
With market breadth skewed negative at 350 decliners to 139 gainers, equities present a mixed picture during Friday's trading session. Investors tracking the market should note that intraday numbers fluctuate until the final bell, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.