The Dow Jones index trimmed its gain on Wednesday after the Fed held its key interest rate steady. Robinhood shares slid following its earnings report.
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| Close on 10/27/2026 | 721.25 |
| Change that session | +1.27% |
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| Close on 10/27/2026 | 769.66 |
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