Stocks at midday: Carvana (CVNA) leads S&P 500 gainers, +16.00% (October 29, 2026)
Major U.S. stock indices traded mixed during Thursday's midday session, with the S&P 500 slipping -0.35% while the Russell 2000 advanced +1.05%. Market breadth leaned positive overall across the S&P 500, though heavy declines in select mega-cap and tech components weighed on broader index levels. Because the trading session remains open, all intraday prices and percentage moves are subject to change before the closing bell.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVNA | Carvana | 68.50 | +16.00% | +18.49% | $848M |
| NCLH | Norwegian Cruise Line | 18.26 | +13.70% | +20.93% | $651M |
| TXT | Textron | 88.91 | +13.52% | +15.72% | $135M |
| GEN | Gen Digital | 27.52 | +13.02% | +10.61% | $148M |
| HII | Huntington Ingalls Industries | 314.29 | +12.54% | +14.67% | $316M |
| CMG | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 31.07 | +8.14% | +12.90% | $639M |
| WST | West Pharmaceutical Services | 436.33 | +8.10% | +11.26% | $292M |
| VMC | Vulcan Materials | 284.65 | +7.41% | +8.77% | $338M |
| LLY | Lilly (Eli) | 1,376.12 | +6.82% | +8.06% | $3.5B |
| LHX | L3Harris | 278.03 | +6.68% | +9.47% | $400M |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | ServiceNow | 111.78 | -25.55% | -29.68% | $4.7B |
| FTNT | Fortinet | 135.79 | -22.00% | -24.56% | $1.4B |
| GOOGL | Alphabet | 285.37 | -12.16% | -10.88% | $23.0B |
| GOOG | Alphabet | 283.13 | -12.04% | -10.76% | $14.9B |
| MRVL | Marvell Technology | 221.64 | -11.93% | -3.01% | $5.0B |
| HONA | Honeywell Aerospace | 160.86 | -9.13% | -1.50% | $555M |
| CAT | Caterpillar | 658.30 | -7.72% | -4.18% | $3.0B |
| DDOG | Datadog | 261.01 | -6.25% | -3.20% | $296M |
| CTSH | Cognizant | 62.28 | -6.15% | -11.71% | $229M |
| TWLO | Twilio | 238.56 | -6.00% | -8.88% | $395M |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,716.89 | -0.35% | +1.22% |
| Nasdaq | 26,199.60 | -1.32% | +0.94% |
| Dow Jones | 52,292.59 | -0.35% | +0.15% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,860.25 | +1.05% | +3.04% |
| VIX | 16.41 | -2.96% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 5.00 | -0.99% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 102.00 | -0.18% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 4,026.80 | -0.61% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 100.95 | -1.78% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 81,333.45 | +0.08% | - |
How are major indices and market breadth performing midday?
The S&P 500 dropped -0.35% to 7,716.89 and the Nasdaq fell -1.32% to 26,199.60 during Thursday midday trading. The Dow Jones dipped -0.35% to 52,292.59, while the Russell 2000 gained +1.05% to reach 2,860.25. Intraday market breadth showed 390 advancing stocks, 105 declining stocks, and 8 unchanged.
Headline benchmarks showed divergence as tech-heavy gauges experienced downward pressure while small caps outperformed. The S&P 500 stood at 7,716.89 (-0.35%) and the Dow Jones stood at 52,292.59 (-0.35%), while the Nasdaq composite fell -1.32% to 26,199.60. In contrast, the Russell 2000 gained +1.05% to 2,860.25.
Across the S&P 500 universe, advancing issues comfortably outpaced decliners with 390 stocks up, 105 down, and 8 flat. Meanwhile, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) fell -2.96% to 16.41. In macro assets, the 10-year Treasury yield declined -0.99% to 4.995%, WTI crude dropped -1.78% to $100.95, and Gold slipped -0.61% to $4,026.80.
Which S&P 500 stocks are leading the midday gains?
Carvana led the S&P 500 midday advancers with a +16.00% gain to $68.50. Norwegian Cruise Line followed with a +13.70% climb to $18.26, while Textron gained +13.52% to $88.91. Gen Digital and Huntington Ingalls Industries also posted double-digit advances during midday hours.
Carvana (CVNA) topped the leaderboard at midday, surging +16.00% to $68.50 on $848.3M in dollar volume. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) rose +13.70% to $18.26, bringing its week-to-date advance to +20.93%. Textron (TXT) gained +13.52% to trade at $88.91.
Other notable gainers included Gen Digital (GEN), up +13.02% to $27.52, and Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), climbing +12.54% to $314.29. Significant volume was also recorded in Eli Lilly (LLY), which gained +6.82% to $1,376.12 with $3.5B in dollar volume. Specific catalysts for these individual movements are not detailed in our dataset; investors can consult company regulatory filings and announcements for context.
What are the biggest midday laggards across the market?
ServiceNow posted the largest drop among S&P 500 constituents, tumbling -25.55% to $111.78. Fortinet also declined sharply, losing -22.00% to $135.79. Heavy pressure on Alphabet shares added substantial weight to the market, with both share classes falling over -12.00%.
Software and technology names saw sharp midday drops, led by ServiceNow (NOW), which fell -25.55% to $111.78 with $4.7B in dollar volume. Fortinet (FTNT) declined -22.00% to trade at $135.79.
Alphabet faced substantial selling across both share classes: Class A shares (GOOGL) dropped -12.16% to $285.37 on $23.0B in dollar volume, while Class C shares (GOOG) dropped -12.04% to $283.13 on $14.9B. Marvell Technology (MRVL) declined -11.93% to $221.64, and Caterpillar (CAT) lost -7.72% to $658.30. Our data does not supply the underlying corporate causes behind these declines; readers may review SEC filings and official press statements.
Bottom line
Thursday's midday session highlighted divergence between small-cap strength and steep drawdowns in large-cap software and tech constituents. Because trading is ongoing, all intraday statistics remain subject to change before the closing bell. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.