The U.S. stock market saw gains on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, driven by strong earnings reports from companies like Equifax and Hasbro. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1%. However, the Nasdaq composite ended slightly down by less than 0.1%, weighed down by declines in major tech stocks such as Apple and Meta Platforms.
Oil prices played a significant role in the market's performance. After nearing $112 per barrel earlier in the day, Brent crude oil fell below $109. This drop helped the broader market recover from morning losses.
For the week, the S&P 500 is up 0.7%, the Dow has gained 0.9%, and the Nasdaq has increased by 1.1%. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies saw the largest weekly gain, rising 1.9%. Year-to-date, the S&P 500 is up 12.7%, the Dow has climbed 9.2%, the Nasdaq has surged 13.7%, and the Russell 2000 has increased by 11.7%.