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Wall Street ended mixed on Monday as oil market risks persisted amid geopolitical tensions. The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 ended in positive territory, while the Dow ended in negative territory.
How Did the Benchmarks Perform?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) fell 0.1%, or 36.38 points, to close at 51,966.03. Eighteen components of the 30-stock index ended in negative territory and twelve ended in positive territory. The Dow's biggest loser was JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM - Free Report) . The stock price of this financial holding company fell 1.8%. JPMorgan currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.1% to close at 26,430.89.
The S&P 500 gained 0.4% to end at 7,690.73. Out of the 11 broad sectors of the broad-market index, four ended in positive territory, while seven were in negative territory. The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY), the Information Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK) and the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR (XLC) rose 2.7%, 1.2% and 0.3%, respectively, while the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR (XLRE) fell 1.2%.
The fear gauge, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), decreased by 7.75% to 18.44. A total of 15.27 billion shares were traded on Monday, lower than the last 20-session average of 17.26 billion. The S&P 500 posted 12 new 52-week highs and two new lows. The Nasdaq Composite recorded 31 new highs and 361 new lows.
Oil Gains on Middle East Tensions
An earlier reduction in oil prices was based on the assumption of easing energy restrictions due to Russia-related measures. However, attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure have fueled new concerns of supply risks emanating from the Middle East.
Brent crude futures rose 0.37% to $109.96 a barrel, while WTI crude oil futures rose 0.27% to $98.81 a barrel. However, rising fears related to the supply of oil from the Middle East are apparently having a greater impact than the hoped-for increase in Russian oil supplies.
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Stock Market News for Oct 20, 2026
Wall Street ended mixed on Monday as oil market risks persisted amid geopolitical tensions. The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 ended in positive territory, while the Dow ended in negative territory.
How Did the Benchmarks Perform?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) fell 0.1%, or 36.38 points, to close at 51,966.03. Eighteen components of the 30-stock index ended in negative territory and twelve ended in positive territory. The Dow's biggest loser was JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM - Free Report) . The stock price of this financial holding company fell 1.8%. JPMorgan currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.1% to close at 26,430.89.
The S&P 500 gained 0.4% to end at 7,690.73. Out of the 11 broad sectors of the broad-market index, four ended in positive territory, while seven were in negative territory. The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY), the Information Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK) and the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR (XLC) rose 2.7%, 1.2% and 0.3%, respectively, while the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR (XLRE) fell 1.2%.
The fear gauge, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), decreased by 7.75% to 18.44. A total of 15.27 billion shares were traded on Monday, lower than the last 20-session average of 17.26 billion. The S&P 500 posted 12 new 52-week highs and two new lows. The Nasdaq Composite recorded 31 new highs and 361 new lows.
Oil Gains on Middle East Tensions
An earlier reduction in oil prices was based on the assumption of easing energy restrictions due to Russia-related measures. However, attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure have fueled new concerns of supply risks emanating from the Middle East.
Brent crude futures rose 0.37% to $109.96 a barrel, while WTI crude oil futures rose 0.27% to $98.81 a barrel. However, rising fears related to the supply of oil from the Middle East are apparently having a greater impact than the hoped-for increase in Russian oil supplies.