Trump doesn't think Russia plague incident is bioweapon, plans Putin call Wednesday
CNBC
Nearly 200 people were placed under medical observation earlier this week in Russia's Irkutsk region in eastern Siberia over suspected exposure to plague.
Stock Market Today at a Glance
Market openWednesday, October 7, 2026· Prices as of Oct 7, 2:41 PM EDT · delayed 15 min
S&P 500-0.23%
7,800.62
-18.31Dow Jones-0.59%
51,215.15
-306.13Nasdaq-0.33%
27,507.94
-91.95Russell 2000-1.15%
2,797.80
-32.49VIX+0.80%
15.13
+0.1210-Year Yield+0.32%
5.29%
+0.017Stocks fall; S&P 500 holds up best. Wall Street is lower in Wednesday's session (October 7, 2026): the S&P 500 is down 0.23% to 7,800.62, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 0.59% to 51,215.15 and the Nasdaq Composite is down 0.33% to 27,507.94. Small caps lagged, with the Russell 2000 down 1.15%. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) rose 0.80% to 15.13. Read the market wrap
Top gainers
See all →- XRPNArmada Acquisition Corp. II Class A27.48+43.10%
- CDChaince Digital Holdings Inc.9.85+18.55%
- BSPBending Spoons S.p.A.37.96+14.79%
- PENGPenguin Solutions Inc.73.07+13.81%
- AVBPArriVent BioPharma Inc.16.80+11.30%
- PRMEPrime Medicine Inc.3.87+10.43%
- SCTXScribe Therapeutics Inc.17.90+9.61%
- BRZEBraze Inc. Class A28.72+9.05%
Top losers
See all →- BULLWebull Corporation Class A5.89-19.16%
- HESMHess Midstream LP Class A Representing Limited Partner Interests33.13-14.38%
- FCELFuelCell Energy Inc.17.76-14.02%
- INDPIndaptus Therapeutics Inc.2.26-12.74%
- ALMRAlamar Biosciences Inc.28.37-12.06%
- SECZSecuritize Corp.11.30-11.02%
- PUSAPowerus Corporation2.55-10.86%
- IESCIES Holdings Inc.305.10-10.75%
Most active
See all →- BULLWebull Corporation Class A5.8967.9M
- INTCIntel Corporation112.5562.9M
- NOKNokia Corporation Sponsored ADR10.6460.3M
- NUNu Holdings Ltd. Class A15.6557.8M
- SPCXSpace Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A167.6957.3M
- NVDANVIDIA Corporation236.8252.0M
- GRABGrab Holdings Limited Class A3.0650.2M
- ONDSOndas Inc.7.1449.8M
Sector performance
See all →- Healthcare+1.44%
- Consumer Defensive+0.40%
- Utilities+0.13%
- Communication Services-0.03%
- Health Care-0.10%
- Consumer Cyclical-0.11%
- Technology-0.54%
- Consumer Staples-0.62%
- Energy-0.85%
- Telecommunications-0.86%
- Real Estate-0.91%
- Financial Services-1.02%
- Consumer Discretionary-1.05%
- Finance-1.19%
- Basic Materials-2.27%
- Industrials-2.28%
- Miscellaneous-2.49%
Earnings today
Calendar →Top stock market news
All news →Microsoft to sell $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra containing Nvidia AI chip
CNBC
The new device shows Microsoft remains committed to making its own PCs even though it's not one of the top device makers.
Supertanker chartered from Gulf Coast to China for $76 million, 10 times higher than pre-war level
CNBC
Shipping costs have exploded as the war in the Persian Gulf has led to a shortage of available tankers.
If the Fed Raises Interest Rates in October, History Says Investors Should Make This 1 Move
Nasdaq
Key PointsThe Fed could raise its benchmark rates again this month.
Star Bulk Carriers Director Erhardt Koert Purchases 6,000 Shares. Is the Cargo Boom Set to Continue?
Nasdaq
Key PointsThe transaction involved 6,000 shares for a total value of $169,620 on September 15, 2026.
Why is QXO stock sliding today?
Investing.com
Chevron Is Offloading Hess Midstream and Taking a $3 Billion to $4 Billion Hit. Here's What It Means for CVX Stock.
Nasdaq
Key PointsChevron has agreed to a new midstream services deal with Hess Midstream.
Americans grow more pessimistic about their finances, New York Fed finds — expert warns of ‘tough choices’ ahead
CNBC
As affordability pressures mount, Americans are increasingly concerned about their financial future, the New York Fed's data shows.
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