Stocks at midday: Lumentum (LITE) leads S&P 500 gainers, +8.87% (October 26, 2026)
Major U.S. stock indices traded higher on Monday midday, led by a +1.00% gain in the Nasdaq and a +0.75% rise in the S&P 500. Market breadth remained positive with 291 advancing constituents against 196 decliners as intraday trading progressed.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITE | Lumentum | 823.25 | +8.87% | +8.87% | $3.1B |
| FIX | Comfort Systems USA | 1,254.20 | +8.04% | +8.04% | $460M |
| BE | Bloom Energy | 208.42 | +7.82% | +7.82% | $2.9B |
| P | Everpure | 132.70 | +7.60% | +7.60% | $158M |
| CIEN | Ciena | 341.50 | +6.63% | +6.63% | $363M |
| SNPS | Synopsys | 457.18 | +6.29% | +6.29% | $507M |
| TSLA | Tesla | 394.96 | +6.11% | +6.11% | $12.4B |
| COHR | Coherent | 221.60 | +5.88% | +5.88% | $821M |
| GEV | GE Vernova | 856.02 | +5.03% | +5.03% | $1.2B |
| AKAM | Akamai Technologies | 98.09 | +4.88% | +4.88% | $227M |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FICO | Fair Isaac | 695.49 | -14.70% | -14.70% | $458M |
| RDDT | 136.20 | -5.58% | -5.58% | $572M | |
| SKYD | Skydance | 7.41 | -4.70% | -4.70% | $51M |
| OMC | Omnicom | 78.89 | -4.58% | -4.58% | $70M |
| CHTR | Charter Communications | 104.29 | -3.98% | -3.98% | $72M |
| NFLX | Netflix | 63.26 | -3.93% | -3.93% | $1.6B |
| PYPL | PayPal | 54.86 | -3.80% | -3.80% | $258M |
| EFX | Equifax | 175.45 | -3.79% | -3.79% | $132M |
| ADBE | Adobe | 254.84 | -3.41% | -3.41% | $340M |
| EXPE | Expedia | 279.29 | -3.36% | -3.36% | $92M |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,680.96 | +0.75% | +0.75% |
| Nasdaq | 26,215.05 | +1.00% | +1.00% |
| Dow Jones | 52,352.61 | +0.26% | +0.26% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,795.10 | +0.69% | +0.69% |
| VIX | 18.41 | -5.35% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 4.98 | -0.20% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 102.00 | +0.18% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 4,033.70 | +0.64% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 102.64 | -0.61% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 79,864.84 | -0.20% | - |
How are major indices performing at midday?
All major equity benchmarks are in positive territory during Monday's midday session. The Nasdaq leads with a +1.00% advance to 26,215.05, while the S&P 500 rose +0.75% to 7,680.96. The Russell 2000 gained +0.69% to 2,795.10, and the Dow Jones added +0.26% to reach 52,352.61.
Trading remains active across the S&P 500, with market breadth showing 291 advancers, 196 decliners, and 16 unchanged stocks. Because these are midday figures, numbers are intraday and subject to change before the closing bell.
Macro indicators reflect mixed movement. The VIX fell -5.35% to 18.41, while the 10-year yield slipped slightly to 4.978%. Gold advanced +0.64% to 4,033.70, whereas WTI crude declined -0.61% to 102.64, and Bitcoin dipped -0.20% to 79,864.84.
Which stocks are leading the midday gains?
Lumentum (LITE) led the session's gainers with an advance of +8.87% to 823.25, generating over $3.0B in dollar volume. Comfort Systems USA (FIX) followed, gaining +8.04% to 1,254.20, and Bloom Energy (BE) moved up +7.82% to 208.42 with $2.8B traded.
Other notable gainers include Everpure (P), rising +7.60% to 132.70, and Ciena (CIEN), climbing +6.63% to 341.50. Synopsys (SNPS) also added +6.29% to trade at 457.18.
Tesla (TSLA) logged the highest dollar volume among top movers at $12.4B, rising +6.11% to 394.96. The data does not provide specific catalyst details for these gains, so readers may consult corporate press releases and SEC filings for background.
Which companies are declining the most today?
Fair Isaac (FICO) posted the steepest drop midday, falling -14.70% to 695.49 on $457.5M in dollar volume. Reddit (RDDT) declined -5.58% to 136.20, while Skydance (SKYD) lost -4.70% to trade at 7.41.
Additional decliners include Omnicom (OMC), down -4.58% to 78.89, and Charter Communications (CHTR), which shed -3.98% to 104.29. Netflix (NFLX) fell -3.93% to 63.26 with $1.5B in dollar volume.
PayPal (PYPL) fell -3.80% to 54.86, and Equifax (EFX) decreased -3.79% to 175.45. Specific corporate news driving these downward movements is not contained in the provided data.
Frequently asked questions
What is the overall breadth of the S&P 500 today?
Breadth is positive midday, with 291 stocks trading higher, 196 trading lower, and 16 remaining flat out of 503 total constituents.
Which stock saw the highest midday dollar volume among top gainers?
Tesla (TSLA) recorded the largest midday dollar volume among top advancers, reaching $12,402,797,880 while trading at 394.96.
Are these midday stock prices final for the session?
No, all figures represent intraday performance during an ongoing market session and can change before the closing bell.
Bottom line
Major U.S. equity indices continue to trade higher at midday, backed by positive breadth across the S&P 500. Intraday levels remain dynamic and can shift before the official market close. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.