Stocks at midday: FedEx Freight (FDXF) leads S&P 500 gainers, +15.62% (October 30, 2026)
Major U.S. stock indices traded lower during Friday midday action, led downward by a -2.65% decline in the Nasdaq and a -1.58% drop in the S&P 500. Market breadth was balanced, while the VIX rose +17.03% to 20.13. Because this is an intraday report with trading ongoing, all price levels and percentages remain subject to change before the closing bell.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDXF | FedEx Freight | 126.83 | +15.62% | +15.24% | $171M |
| GPN | Global Payments | 96.55 | +12.63% | +16.58% | $398M |
| REGN | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals | 915.14 | +11.77% | +13.68% | $1.4B |
| VLTO | Veralto | 114.40 | +9.94% | +9.65% | $152M |
| CBOE | Cboe Global Markets | 337.94 | +7.54% | -0.73% | $198M |
| TMUS | T-Mobile US | 158.18 | +7.39% | +7.94% | $864M |
| GDDY | GoDaddy | 112.98 | +6.70% | +0.17% | $95M |
| CSGP | CoStar | 29.88 | +6.18% | -11.91% | $98M |
| CTSH | Cognizant | 66.05 | +5.65% | -6.37% | $118M |
| FIS | Fidelity National Information | 39.26 | +5.31% | +4.61% | $120M |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTC | Intel | 64.83 | -29.59% | -25.45% | $17.0B |
| RDDT | 92.06 | -28.97% | -36.18% | $1.8B | |
| ILMN | Illumina | 238.39 | -17.81% | -11.52% | $623M |
| TWLO | Twilio | 199.37 | -17.58% | -23.85% | $782M |
| DDOG | Datadog | 230.37 | -13.34% | -14.57% | $652M |
| COHR | Coherent | 206.37 | -13.00% | -1.40% | $1.4B |
| COIN | Coinbase | 140.43 | -12.55% | -14.61% | $1.5B |
| SNDK | Sandisk | 1,168.54 | -12.14% | -5.61% | $9.3B |
| AMD | Advanced Micro Devices | 502.35 | -11.31% | -2.79% | $8.7B |
| DELL | Dell Technologies | 421.91 | -11.27% | -7.57% | $2.0B |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,598.03 | -1.58% | -0.34% |
| Nasdaq | 25,489.64 | -2.65% | -1.79% |
| Dow Jones | 51,971.09 | -0.71% | -0.47% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,807.94 | -1.79% | +1.15% |
| VIX | 20.13 | +17.03% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 4.95 | -0.74% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 101.88 | -0.16% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 3,906.90 | -3.09% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 104.34 | +2.29% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 77,386.63 | -0.50% | - |
How are major indices performing at midday?
All four major benchmarks are trading in negative territory at midday on Friday. The Nasdaq dropped -2.65% to 25,489.64, the Russell 2000 slipped -1.79% to 2,807.94, the S&P 500 fell -0.158% (down -1.58%) to 7,598.03, and the Dow Jones declined -0.71% to 51,971.09.
The S&P 500 stood at 7,598.03 at midday, representing a decline of -1.58% on the session and bringing its week-to-date return to -0.34%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq shed -2.65% to trade at 25,489.64, extending its week-to-date loss to -1.79%. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped -0.71% to 51,971.09, and the Russell 2000 fell -1.79% to 2,807.94 despite maintaining a week-to-date gain of +1.15%.
Within the S&P 500 universe, market breadth remained nearly evenly split during midday hours. Advancing issues totaled 247, while 250 constituents declined and 6 traded flat. In the macro space, the VIX volatility index climbed +17.03% to 20.13, the 10-year Treasury yield dipped -0.74% to 4.952%, Gold dropped -3.09% to 3,906.90, and WTI crude rose +2.29% to 104.34.
Which stocks are leading the midday gainers?
FedEx Freight and Global Payments led midday gainers, rising +15.62% and +12.63% respectively. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals followed with an advance of +11.77% on $1.4B in dollar volume, while Veralto climbed +9.94%.
FedEx Freight (FDXF) posted the strongest midday move among constituents, rising +15.62% to trade at 126.83 on $170.7M in dollar volume. Global Payments (GPN) followed with a gain of +12.63% to 96.55 on $398.3M volume, while Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) advanced +11.77% to 915.14 with over $1.38B in shares traded.
Other notable gainers included Veralto (VLTO), up +9.94% to 114.40, Cboe Global Markets (CBOE), adding +7.54% to 337.94, and T-Mobile US (TMUS), which moved +7.39% higher to 158.18. Specific catalysts for these individual intraday advances are not detailed in our dataset; readers should refer to official SEC filings and press releases for corporate announcements.
Which stocks are dropping the most in midday trading?
Intel and Reddit recorded the largest midday declines, dropping -29.59% and -28.97% respectively. Other heavy decliners included Illumina, Twilio, and Datadog, with Intel generating the day's heaviest dollar volume at roughly $17.0B.
Intel (INTC) fell -29.59% to trade at 64.83, leading all constituents in total turnover with approximately $17.0B in dollar volume. Reddit (RDDT) saw a steep intraday reduction of -28.97% to 92.06 on $1.8B in volume, while Illumina (ILMN) declined -17.81% to 238.39.
Cloud and semiconductor components also saw downward pressure, including Twilio (TWLO), down -17.58% to 199.37, Datadog (DDOG), down -13.34% to 230.37, and Sandisk (SNDK), falling -12.14% to 1,168.54 on $9.3B in volume. Corporate reasons for these decreases are not provided in the data; market participants should review regulatory filings and issuer statements.
Frequently asked questions
Why are Intel and Reddit down significantly today?
The underlying reasons for the price decreases in Intel (-29.59%) and Reddit (-28.97%) are not included in our data. Readers may consult issuer press releases or SEC filings for further context.
Can these stock prices and index levels change before the close?
Yes. Because this is an intraday midday report, the market remains open and all quoted figures can shift before the final session close.
What is the status of market breadth today?
Across 503 tracked S&P 500 constituents, midday breadth shows 247 stocks advancing, 250 declining, and 6 trading unchanged.
Bottom line
Trading remains active as major indices navigate broad midday declines led by tech weakness and an elevated VIX. Because market hours are still underway, all metrics are subject to revision by the closing bell. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.