US stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wednesday as investors weighed quarterly earnings and awaited results from major technology companies. SpaceX shares rose 8.8% pre-market after third-quarter results beat expectations, and Super Micro Computer gained 12.2% after raising its first-quarter revenue outlook, while Netflix fell 6.8% on weaker-than-expected revenue guidance and AT&T dropped 5% despite beating forecasts. On Tuesday, the Dow Jones rose 529.85 points (1%) to 52,495.88, helped by a 6% gain in 3M after it raised its full-year profit forecast, the S&P 500 added 0.3% to 7,712.57, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped to 26,424.82. US crude futures fell sharply after a report from Al-Araby Al-Jadeed said Qatari and Pakistani negotiators had proposed a compromise to ease tensions with Iran, though neither government confirmed it, and the NYSE Arca Pharmaceutical Index rose 2.8% to a two-month closing high.
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▲ Likely positiveInvesco QQQ Trust
Relevance: medium
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/20/2026 | 717.52 |
| Change that session | -0.12% |
SPY
▲ Likely positiveSPDR S&P 500 ETF
Relevance: medium
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/20/2026 | 769.01 |
| Change that session | +0.33% |
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